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Reshuffle speculation mounts as offshore law sparks new political row
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSYRIZA’s credibility with its more traditional supporters is likely to be tested further by claims..., more technical response from the Justice Ministry that attempted to defend the government’s decision... by the government, the finance minister will issue a list, based on the OECD’s data, each year
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SYRIZA to suggest switch to proportional representation, schedules congress for Oct
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA meeting of SYRIZA’s central committee over the weekend resulted in the party agreeing to hold its...’s meeting is anything to go by, Tsipras’s leadership does not appear to be under any threat. In fact, the central committee appeared to adopt positions that were entirely in line with the premier’s
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Opposition tries to pin government down over last year's Plan X
PoliticsGreek Politics. The drafting of the plan is referenced in Galbraith’s new book, “Welcome to the Poisoned Chalice... part in Tsipras’s decision to ultimately seek a compromise with the country’s creditors. Nevertheless... Fofi Gennimata asked for a judicial investigation into Galbraith’s claims, which the US economist
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Coalition and opposition make proposal and counter-proposal in build-up to electoral law vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe apparent bartering over the proposed changes to Greece’s electoral law is intensifying as the vote on the government’s bill approaches. The ballot is due to take place on Wednesday, July 20... completely, but rather than 50 seats for it to be based on the party’s share of the vote. The centrists
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Tsipras eyes connection with voters through changes to constitution, electoral system
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras has suggested that he may put planned changes to Greece’s... of the government’s attempt to change the electoral system to one of proportional representation, the proposal for a referendum and giving voters the right to elect the Greek President underlines Tsipras’s
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Mitsotakis pledges tax cuts, looks for party balance and broad appeal
PoliticsGreek Politicscuts if Greece’s primary surplus is reduced from 3.5 percent of GDP to 2 percent after 2018. He... cuts that would help stimulate the economy. The former minister highlighted Samaras’s decision in 2013... of Greece’s lenders, as a tax cut that had paid off. Mitsotakis also pledged to offer incentives for greater
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Opposition leaders rule out support for SYRIZA as battle for centre ground looms
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe resumption of negotiations with Greece’s lenders and the series of challenges that lie ahead... government’s three-seat majority come under pressure from the stresses and strains of trying to meet fiscal... politician’s presence at the premier speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair. It is extremely
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Multi-bill approved, coalition looks for positive news to fend off opposition attacks
PoliticsGreek Politics. There was a brief scare for the government when two parliamentarians who had run on SYRIZA’s ticket... lawmakers said they had changed their minds and would vote with the rest of the government’s... introducing changes at the Civil Aviation Authority, before Thursday’s meeting of the Eurogroup Working
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Opinion polls sound warning for SYRIZA ahead of party congress
PoliticsGreek PoliticsTsipras before his party’s congress later this month. The first survey, conducted by Public Issue and published in Sunday’s edition of SYRIZA-affiliated Avgi newspaper, indicated that 85 percent... by the government’s performance. It also indicated that 36 percent of respondents believe a New
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Legislative developments on restructuring and liberalisation of Greek electricity market
Legalat reducing the Public Power Corporation’s (PPC) share in the wholesale and retail electricity markets below... European Partners). The said auctions will provide third parties with access to PPC’s low-cost... of electricity transmission is preserved. In addition, following a decision by PPC’s shareholders
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