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Opposition parties jostle over criminal charges for politicians in connection to Tempe
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the transport department on felony charges for knowingly ignoring the warnings. New Democracy has... to put forward their own motions. SYRIZA has already attacked PASOK for its proposal, arguing... the opposition parties, which appear to have worsened as the Tempe affair has progressed. The picture emerging
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ND courts voters with hardline migration bill as pressure grows over farming subsidy scandal
PoliticsGreek Politicsapplications have been rejected. The minister has previously stated that he believes up to 97 percent... Democracy, has been expected to introduce tougher migration policies since being appointed to the post in March. New Democracy has also been pressured by parties to its right to take stronger measures
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Voters’ belief in progressive parties tested as PASOK and SYRIZA search for answers
PoliticsGreek Politicslead such an initiative rather than one of the existing leaders. There has been much speculation... Parliament elections, PASOK has not been able to establish itself as a genuine challenger to New Democracy. Social democrat leader Nikos Androulakis has recently been eclipsed by Konstantopoulou, who
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Clarity over fiscal space clears way for next set of relief measures
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s fiscal outlook has become clearer along with the ability of the Greek government... the scheduled national polls in early summer of 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has already.... It has been widely reported that the government will use the fiscal space at its disposal to lower
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Despite foreign policy concerns, New Democracy builds poll lead as opponents falter
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy has risen to 25.9 pct, more than one point higher than the 24.8 pct it reached in May... point to 12 pct. Far left Course of Freedom has also slipped since May. Its ratings dipped to 8.5 pct... – a gathering that was meant to mark a restart for the troubled grouping that has seen its ratings slide
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Newsletter 468 - 27/06/2025
this crisis has been eclipsed in recent days by a new scandal with potentially wider implications... the government’s legal and reputational peril. In response, the government has mounted a coordinated... Sokratis Famellos. As opposition momentum stalls, the share of undecided voters has jumped from 13.8
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ND doubles down on stricter migration policy, riling opponents
PoliticsGreek Politicshas to be considered within the current context of Greek politics as well as the heightened flow... the opposition parties, with some MPs questioning their constitutionality. There has also been... Parliament. It appears that the damage caused by the OPEKEPE scandal has convinced Mitsotakis that he
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Rival opposition motions give government breathing space over farm payments scandal
PoliticsGreek Politicstheir proposals after studying the 3,000 pages of evidence which has only been made available to lawmakers in a sealed chamber in Parliament, and to gather the necessary signatures. This has allowed... has a realistic chance of securing an absolute majority in order to proceed; however, opposition
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PM aims to divert OPEKEPE inquiry as he signs up to SAFE scheme
PoliticsGreek Politics. The decision has fairly widespread political implications. It is expected that Greek Parliament..., has proved controversial. Opposition parties claim it is an attempt to shield Voridis and Avgenakis... responsibility for the corruption that has been uncovered. However, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
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Government accused of fiasco over launch of non-state universities
PoliticsGreek Politicsof Nicosia, which has applied to establish a standalone outpost in Athens, the other successful applicants... qualifications of dubious quality”. The opposition has also criticised the quality of the foreign educational... at the time – had shown no interest in applying. PASOK has also raised questions about the non-profit status
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