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PASOK battles for political space as Tsipras edges closer to launch
PoliticsGreek Politicsopposition, but between the government and a reconstituted progressive camp — one he clearly... is structurally incapable of offering a credible alternative. One of Tsipras’ central arguments.... This reinforces Tsipras’ belief that a vacuum exists, and that he is the one best-placed to fill
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OPEKEPE scandal widens as pressure mounts for PM on multiple fronts
PoliticsGreek Politics, new legal pathways, and new political complications to a scandal that is rapidly becoming one... one of controlled containment: acknowledge the seriousness of the allegations, cooperate.... PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis delivered one of his most forceful interventions to date, calling
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Tsipras issues rallying call to progressive camp as ND slides in polls
PoliticsGreek Politicsone percentage point to reach 11.3 pct. The projected vote puts ND at 28.6 pct, down by 2.5 percentage..., however, note that the projected results could shift significantly on election day. Almost one in four... significant bloc, larger than any party except ND, and one that could significantly upset the balance
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Opponents react to Tsipras comeback as new parties make mark on political landscape
PoliticsGreek Politics— only 17.8 pct believe it has the political organisation to function as one, while 65.5 pct expect... for real political change, not “one man shows” or governments dependent on vested interests... and adopting a weak stance on labour rights; the party is the only one on the left to have benefited slightly
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Polls prompt ND to crunch coalition numbers as Tsipras turns attention to policy
PoliticsGreek Politics. The summer period is explicitly framed as one of "construction and social opening." This includes... concern. This cost-of-living frame is central to ELAS's positioning. One policy signal already being flagged is the "patriotic levy" - a one-off contribution targeting corporate groups with very high
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Newsletter 507 - 05/06/2026
is preparing a full programme for presentation at the Thessaloniki International Fair in September. One early policy signal is a proposed “patriotic levy” - a one‑off contribution from highly profitable... policy stance and proceed with a couple of interest‑rate increases — one is already expected
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ND shifts into campaign mode as urban planning scandal deepens
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe temptation of protest voting. He declared that “the Sunday of the big choice will be one - and it must... is simultaneously grappling with a deepening corruption scandal inside urban planning departments - one... public sector employees and one civil engineer - were ordered into pre‑trial detention. They are accused
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Mitsotakis defends seven years in power, sharpens strategy for tough election campaign
PoliticsGreek Politics. Despite its claims of progress, New Democracy faces a significant political challenge. Around one... the campaign. The main one will centre on the contrast between stability or the risk of backsliding. ND... shows New Democracy at 29.4% in vote estimate, up one point from June. In voting intention, ND stands
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Political fallout follows Thessaloniki attack as new poll shows ND well short of majority
PoliticsGreek Politics) and insisting that he recognised only one ELAS - the Hellenic Police, which also uses the same acronym... his government as the only one that has “dared to confront organised groups that were politically... remain undecided or refuse to disclose their preference, remains one of the most important variables
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Government opens door to coalition amid poll deadlock and escalating clash with Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsballot. The government insists that the elections are “a matter of one Sunday and one ballot... argued that Greece needs a different political direction, one that supports society and confronts vested
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