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The EU, the troika inquiry and the big disconnect
Agoraand arduous, and has exerted – and is continuing to exert – hard sacrifices,” said European Council... the eurozone bailouts have been constructed and implemented has been long overdue. The inquiry, led... of the S&D group, has the authority to conduct public hearings with key institutional figures and to visit
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ANEL adds to uncertainty over Macedonia name deal and its political impact
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe potential of the Macedonia name issue affecting political developments in Greece has resurfaced... the inconclusive referendum on the name agreement between Skopje and Athens, speculation has been rekindled about... for a no-confidence vote to be held. There has been speculation that New Democracy might make such a move
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Study calls for sweeping reform of Greek healthcare system
SocietyA study by the diaNeosis think tank has shown that the Greek health system requires a drastic... by the national health system as it currently stands. This has led to Greeks having one of the lowest levels... to the state system. At the same time, the healthcare system has not been able to adapt to the increased
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Who is left dreaming the European dream in Serbia?
AgoraThe accession of the Western Balkans to the European Union (EU) has been ongoing for eighteen years...". In other words, according to the criteria of this organization, Serbia has ceased to be a democracy... opposition parties, is a parliament with no opposition. Although the census has been reduced from 5% to 3
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Public sector staff trends survive MoU exit, change of government
Societygarnered a lot of attention at the time, it has since largely faded from public view. The start..., the increase in the average age of healthcare staff has resulted in a high attrition level in recent years... have retired. As recruitment has failed to keep pace with departures, the health system has been
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Newsletter 295 - 07/05/2021
aged 60-69. The fact that these rates are only inching up even though the online platform has been open.... This means that there has been no let-up for public hospitals, which remain stretched due..., which means there has been only the slightest reduction since a few days ago when this figure climbed
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Athens turns attention to Libya, advocates EastMed energy cooperation
PoliticsForeign Policyanother trilateral meeting between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt produced has been undoubtedly..., such an ambitious plan has one significant pre-requisite: the stability of the region. But on the other hand..., as the current crisis has shown, is weak, with the continent essentially dependent on Moscow, which seems
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PM broaches demographics issue, stresses role of migration
PoliticsGreek Politicsof existential threat because it has a low birth rate and an ageing population. The demographic issue..., the controversial “Great Replacement Theory” has found supporters over recent years even in ruling New Democracy. Mitsotakis, though, has sought to distance himself from his party on such issues. While he has
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Opposition pushes for phone-tapping probe as early polls claim limited damage to ND
PoliticsGreek Politicsso far. PASOK has proposed the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the monitoring... will abstain from voting either way. Mitsotakis has stated that he encourages an investigation..., which will have a majority on the parliamentary committee, has also stated its intent to broaden
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Record FDI flow into Greece raises bar, but is it sustainable?
EconomyFeaturesGreece has reported record flows of inward investment in 2021 and looks set to exceed the amount again in 2022. This positive development has been greeted with enthusiasm by the government, which..., the government has set the bar at 7-8 billion euros, with almost 5 billion already secured in H1, which
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