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The cat is out of the bag: Europe's politics is a mess
Agora, in the future. In France, President Francois Hollande has staggered from one blow to the next... that since he was drenched in downpour on his inauguration day in 2012, Hollande has never recovered. He has squelched his way through the last four years, never really able to gain a convincing foothold
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Political leaders weigh up next moves in August lull
PoliticsGreek Politicsare attracting attention. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has invested in a strategy of trying to force... Alekos Flambouraris, who is a mentor-like figure for Tsipras but who has moved to the background since last September’s general election, has acted as a go-between since he has a good relationship
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Greece's harsh social reality
AgoraThe key figures reflecting the extent of the economic collapse that Greece has experienced since... close to 28 percent at one point have been widely and repeatedly reported as Greece has struggled... also been affected by the economic calamity, which has impinged on Greek society in ways that often go
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Cyprus talks resume, putting spotlight on Greece and Turkey amid tension
PoliticsForeign Policy, a specific date for the Cyprus Conference has been agreed, something that has been a pre-requisite... by the three guarantor powers with the Cyprus Republic. International pressure There has been... that these factors played a significant role. Greece’s role Athens has clarified that it does not intend
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Newsletter 99 - 09/12/2016
posted in 2007, Greece’s wealth has plummeted by 622 million or around 40 percent, while the respective average European figure has decreased by less than 10 percent. According to preliminary figures... channel indicates that the gap between SYRIZA and New Democracy has widened over the last few
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Rising tension in Western Balkans add to diplomatic concerns
PoliticsForeign Policyare created.” The Greek Foreign Ministry concluded the statement by underlying that “Greece, which has..., in a country that has been without a government since December, may have tried to create a fait accompli... that “the political temperature in the wider area has risen dramatically.” He was commenting on FYROM's President
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Newsletter 126 - 07/07/2017
it has done so, another 800 million euros will be disbursed by the ESM for the same purpose.... The disbursal comes as a welcome relief As the summer lull descends, the government has to decide... to the exit from the programme next August. Government sources denied on Thursday that a decision has
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Athens wants to keep Ankara lines open despite EU reservations, S-400 deal
PoliticsForeign Policy-aircraft missiles has sparked concerns within NATO and the European Union, putting the Greek....” Greece has been hosting an S-300 system but did not purchase it directly. It was transferred to Crete... Chancellor Angela Merkel has proposed, would be "a tactical and strategic mistake." He has also said
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Energy, defence high on agenda as Tsipras prepares for US visit
PoliticsForeign Policysources note that Greece has a key role to play in the region due to its geographical position... and the planned LNG plant at the port of Alexandroupoli. Washington has always considered Greece a key player... that the new US administration views its role in the area has brought the cooperation between
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Athens aiming to intensify talks with neighbours
PoliticsForeign Policyunresolved issues it has with its Balkan neighbours. Firstly, Athens believes the substantial... the time has come for FYROM's new government to prove that it means what it says. Zaev stressed... Kotzias said that it is time to prepare for compromise. Albania talks Kotzias has long sought ways
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