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Opposition sees ND’s call for broader subsidy inquiry as attempt to muddy waters
PoliticsGreek Politicsup on the investigation carried out by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), which suggests... it “an organised plan to cover up political responsibilities and possible criminal offences”. SYRIZA issued.... Ultranationalist Greek Solution called ND’s proposal “comical.” SYRIZA is teaming up with New Left
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Foreign minister toughens stance as first autumn polls pile pressure on government
PoliticsGreek Politicsout to shore up support for New Democracy in the light of bruising poll findings. In a wide-ranging... the conservatives a lead of 9.4 points over runners-up PASOK it makes their position increasingly... polling has been delivering a similar message, spurring the PM to beef up the support package lined up
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Labour reforms controversy threatens to eclipse autumn support package
PoliticsGreek Politicsopposition. In July, a ministerial decree provoked outcry by making it possible for employees to work for up... on the TIF package, with early polling suggesting New Democracy could have lost up to 5 percentage points... to feel the biggest benefit. In the run-up to TIF, the PM’s circle has been framing the package
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PM finalises relief measures in ambitious but risky move to sway voters
PoliticsGreek Politicssavings of up to 500 for lower-middle income earners and as much as 1,200 for those approaching...-credit allowances for dependent children, with an extra 1,000–2,000 euros per child for families with up... hopes to shore up the centre‐right coalition’s base and reclaim some of those vacillating voters
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Despite lukewarm reaction, PM insists tax cuts will pave way to third term
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA week after unveiling a package of tax cuts he described as the most radical shake-up in half... a 15-point lead over PASOK in the projected results, with 29 percent, up from 28.5 pct at the end of June. PASOK’s share of the projected vote has also moved up half a point, from 13.5 pct to 14 pct
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ND struggles to gain traction on back of tax-cut pledges as voters’ trust remains low
PoliticsGreek Politicsto 11.5 percent, up from 10.7, capitalising on shifts away from smaller parties, while Greek Solution secures 9.3 percent (up from 7.9). Course of Freedom has fallen sharply to 7.1 percent from 9.5... (from 7.6), and Voice of Reason edges up to 3.6 percent from 2.7. Further down the spectrum, MeRA25
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Amid signs of split over Tempe probe, government plays down EU prosecutor’s remarks
PoliticsGreek Politicsis targeting Greece because of higher levels of corruption or efforts by the government to cover things up are myths. “Anyone who listens to Ms. Kovesi understands that the Greek government's 'cover-up... that the government should not intervene in this matter and that it is up to the judiciary to take a decision
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Government fears losing momentum to new Tempe backlash as GSI tensions rise
PoliticsGreek Politicswarned young voters to resist a “new wave of populism, stretching from Tempe to OPEKEPE and even up...’ families, including Course of Freedom leader Zoe Konstantopoulou, to stir up publicity. On Sunday... of the relatives of the Tempe victims, as well as their lawyers, that the government is covering up
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Unknown soldier debate exposes rift within government
PoliticsGreek Politicsput forward by New Democracy that would make it an offence punishable by fines and up to a year... political party led by Karystianou could garner up to 32 pct of the vote, with 15 pct... up to 24 pct (10 pct definitely, 14 pct probably), while a party headed by former New Democracy
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PM looks for positive news amid growing voter despondency
PoliticsGreek Politicsby the onslaught of revelations around farm payments fraud. Another topic up for discussion will be a review... voters make up almost a fifth of the electorate, rising from 17.9 pct last month to 19.5 pct... acquired by the Greek armed forces. Dendias, who is leading an ambitious shake-up of Greece’s military
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