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Government touts stricter migration controls in bid to win back right-wing support
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe recent cabinet reshuffle. New migration minister Makis Voridis has already been outlining what... portfolio to Voridis, who has emerged as a leading figure in the right wing of New Democracy since... taking over the ministry, Voridis has already axed an existing provision for extensions to renewing
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New Democracy sees glimmer of hope in polls following support measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor Skai, ND has gained a percentage point since March to capture 24 pct of voting intentions, giving it a 12.5-point lead over Course for Freedom. The populist party has lost some of the momentum... month's performance. Greek Solution remains fourth with 8 pct, followed by KKE at 7 pct, while SYRIZA has
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ND looks to preserve recent poll gains as Tempe issue returns to centre stage
PoliticsGreek Politics, ND has gained politically from trying to portray its opponents as attempting to exploit the Tempe issue. At the same time, the government has tried to douse speculation of a cover-up..., support for New Democracy has increased by almost 2 points since the beginning of April. ND’s numbers
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Government under fire for failing to block Turkey from EU arms programme
PoliticsGreek PoliticsEvangelos Apostolakis. Apostolakis claimed that the government has given the impression through its... for up to 35 percent of European defence spending under certain conditions. The government has attempted... route the PM has allowed Turkey to get the upper hand. OPEKEPE axed On the domestic front
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Finance Ministry seeks solutions to address growing housing problem
EconomyAfter months of taking a beating due to the Tempe crash, the Greek government has launched... and has modestly loosened the purse strings with a couple of voter friendly handouts. The latest... on Greek society. Housing affordability has become a major challenges for the Greek government as certain
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SYRIZA attempts latest restart as parties gear up for next Tempe showdown
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe leadership election. Former SYRIZA leader, Alexis Tsipras, who has been the subject of much...-turned-politician, his removal from the party’s helm has failed to revive the leftists’ fortune. In fact, SYRIZA’s weak support has been dwindling since Famellos, a party veteran, took over
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Parties square up for latest Tempe inquiry with ND expected to easily dominate proceedings
PoliticsGreek Politicsaltogether. The opposition has condemned New Democracy’s approach to previous inquiries on Tempe... has damaged its credibility with the public; however, it has also minimised the cost in terms of political scalps, has allowed them to maintain a degree of control over the narrative and has saved
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Migration opens new front for government after Libya snub
PoliticsGreek PoliticsLibya stem the flows to ease pressure on the island of Crete, which has seen a steep increase... and closing off routes to legalisation. The government in Athens has reacted to the diplomatic incident by signalling a tougher stance on migration; however, the opposition has been quick to attack
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Newsletter 472 - 25/07/2025
, the Greek government has intensified efforts to tackle two of its most vulnerable areas - foreign policy..., but they appear increasingly determined to reclaim the narrative. New Democracy has come under... agreement with Egypt, asserting it is invalid under international law. Greece has dismissed
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PM's strategic bet on Israel meets domestic blowback over Gaza
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere has been growing public and political pushback against the Greek government's position... in an awkward position given that he has been cultivating Greece's relationship with Israeli PM... has pursued a deepening strategic alliance with Israel, framing it as a cornerstone of Greece’s
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