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Complexities of post-election cooperation laid bare
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy has rejected the suggestion that should it not gain an outright majority, PASOK.... This idea had been put forward in the past by Androulakis but has gained prominence again following... Democracy not gaining an outright majority, even after a second vote, has grown in the wake
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Mitsotakis sets May 21 election date, eyes opposition MPs as potential allies
PoliticsGreek Politics. Mitsotakis has hinted at this idea before, and it is one of the scenarios that has been discussed..., but this is the first time he has suggested it so openly and plainly. His comment suggests... Democracy has not given up on the possibility of gaining an outright majority in a second vote
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Parties hope to set tone as they start unveiling election candidates
PoliticsGreek Politicsit currently has when the first elections take place since they will be held under the proportional... candidacies, SYRIZA hopes to show that it has a representation in the scientific community and perhaps... an attempt to compete with New Democracy, which has promoted its ability to attract candidates from
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Restrictive leaders' debate produces little to move election needle
PoliticsGreek Politicswas not deemed a national security threat. The opposition chief noted that the PM has consistently failed... the cost of his party’s economic programme came under scrutiny. He insisted that it has been properly... of the left after May 21, suggesting that KKE has no intention of participating or supporting
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Tension rises in electoral battle, but opinion polls suggest result in little doubt
PoliticsGreek Politicsenough to secure a parliamentary majority, has been highlighted by a clash between the centre-right... (EYP) has gathered relevant evidence and that this has been made available to SYRIZA chief Alexis... there, compared to 27 pct for New Democracy. The region of Rodopi, which has just over 100,000
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ND moves to squeeze votes out of fringe parties, aided by infighting
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe conclusive majority of seats that the party has set as its target for the June 25 elections. The poll..., with the outgoing prime minister focussing on themes close to their core concerns. Mitsotakis has been visiting... and protection of the national interests against Turkey. The ND leader has also made much of alleged election
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Migrant boat tragedy forces temporary halt on election campaigning
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMigration has shot to the top of the political agenda in Greece, as all election campaigning has... on Wednesday. The sinking of a fishing boat believed to be carrying migrants from Libya to Italy has claimed... by those on board, resulting in the boat capsizing shortly after noon on Wednesday. Their account has
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Mitsotakis clinches big majority in second election, but small parties could complicate matters
PoliticsGreek Politicsand an anti-abortion movement that has been evident over the last few years. Questions remain about... as leftist. Instead, she has adopted a purely anti-systemic stance, with no policy programme of any... this is unlikely to create problems for the prime minister in Parliament, where his party has
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Alexis Tsipras, Nanni Moretti and the future of the Greek Left
Agoracinematic moment has always been the best metaphor for the fate of the radical democratic left in Greece.... As a result, he suffered two crushing defeats against a government that has been (allegedly) engaged... something left wing). The new SYRIZA leadership team has some big shoes to fill. However, they need to avoid
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New Parliament set for fractious opening session after Mitsotakis curtain-raiser
PoliticsGreek Politicsof fiscal prudence, however it has also been hinted that some form of meticulously costed support... culminating in a vote of confidence on Saturday evening. The number of parties in the chamber has been... has been selected to head the parliamentary party. Nikos Androulakis, the president of the third
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