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Mitsotakis picks way through Feb challenges with support for farmers, fixity on universities
PoliticsGreek Politicsof a gradual drift to the centre by Mitsotakis, who has already appointed prominent PASOK figures to key... farmers, despite scuffles with the police at roadblocks last week. Adopting a conciliatory tone
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Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the government and key institutions. It remains the case, though, that no single opposition party... the protesting crowds. Farmers are reportedly considering setting up roadblocks in the coming weeks
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Dispute with farmers set to escalate as government offer rejected by holdouts
PoliticsGreek Politics-Mercosur trade agreement, which emerged as a key issue during the farmer’s protests. On Tuesday... community and its legitimate grievances. They have hardened their stance, reinstating the roadblocks
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Key Greek election date firms up; turnout could prove crucial
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe date for what is certain to prove one of this year’s watershed moments has been set: the European Parliament elections and the second round of voting in Greece’s local polls will take place on May 25. It had initially been thought that the European ...
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Greece's 2015 budget: A breakdown of all the key figures
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek Finance Ministry (MoF) tabled in Parliament the 2015 budget on Friday, with the headline figures confirming what had recently been reported. Following a fruitless 4-hour conference call held with the heads of troika on Thursday, the budget doe...
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Could Democratic Left (DIMAR) hold the key to the Greek presidential election result?
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn what could be a very tight presidential election, the role of one-time coalition partner Democratic Left (DIMAR) will be crucial. The party’s parliamentary group and executive committee is due to meet on Wednesday to decide DIMAR’s next step. The foc...
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Key players in new Greek gov't strike moderate tone but bailout strategy won't change
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe new government has had a turbulent first few days as European leaders, international media and markets displayed unease at SYRIZA’s first moves in office. However, this scepticism is unlikely to lead to an immediate shift in tone or direction for Pr...
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No quick solution to Greek liquidity problem; reforms list holds key
PoliticsGreek PoliticsRecent developments had created a sense of optimism in Greece regarding the country’s prospects for overcoming its differences with lenders in the coming days but the government was given a reminder on Wednesday that it should not expect it all to be pl...
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The key numbers behind the latest Greek proposals
EconomyProgrammeThe latest Greek government proposal sent to the institutions on Thursday evening did not put detailed numbers next to most of measures and reforms. However, based on previous proposals, we outline below the measures that have been quantified so far. Th...
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Eurogroup sets out key dates ahead for Greek programme
EconomyProgrammeThe Eurogroup held in Luxembourg on Saturday was the first meeting of the eurozone finance ministers after the signing of the third bailout programme and the disbursement of the first 13 billion euros. It provided an opportunity for all sides to assess ...
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