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SYRIZA on defensive as election campaign draws to close
PoliticsGreek Politicsquickly to clarify that it has no such plans, the decision for Katrougalos to step down... in 2015 is one that the party has never been able to shake off and the ex-minister’s comments seemed like a gift to a New Democracy party that has insisted SYRIZA favours a tax-and-spend approach, while
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Markets buoyed by election result
Economyon Monday, taking the index to 1,200 points, the highest it has seen for over a decade, with very... of the result and has assessed it as credit positive, suggesting policy continuity, hinting... that he has established a good relationship with markets and investors, who see one more term of his
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Newsletter 382 - 26/05/2023
victory for New Democracy has shaken up Greece’s political landscape and the main opposition party... seems to be divided within SYRIZA about whether Tsipras should stay on. On one hand he has become..., productivity remains low, and the gap has widened in the last decade, there are significant social
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Tax policy propelled to top of agenda for second elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsTax policy has suddenly become a hot topic in the Greek elections, as New Democracy turns its fire... Democracy has accused PASOK of planning increases in property, dividends and inheritance taxes in order... crisis. This was the latest in a series of statements by PASOK candidates that ND has seized
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Newsletter 383 - 02/06/2023
for electing MPs in the last election. The unexpected rise of Niki has caused consternation to New Democracy... for the reduced disposable income. Some 75 pct said that it has dropped spending on recreation like..., the election campaign this week has spent considerable time on arguments on the best policy mix
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Opinion poll offers Mitsotakis encouragement in quest for majority
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe latest opinion poll to be published since the May 21 elections has provided New Democracy... not to watch news programmes. It is thought that this tactic has helped Mitsotakis enhance his... to 16 pct who prefer Tsipras. SYRIZA stuck SYRIZA has yet to find a formula to counter the simple
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Newsletter 384 - 09/06/2023
month to do so this month to ensure that Greece has a government with a strong majority. The message... formation during the previous quarters. Capital formation has two main components in the GDP identity... and specifically in the eurozone will affect spending, credit and investments. The government has pinned
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Opposition parties jostle for position in post-election political landscape
PoliticsGreek Politicspolitical future, which will undoubtedly be challenged in the event of a bigger defeat. Tsipras has... credible opposition to a total domination by ND. Speaking at recent engagements, he has been warning..., Tsipras has assured those voters with whom he remains popular that he will “still be there on Monday
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Full agenda, topped by Turkey, for new Foreign Ministry team
PoliticsForeign Policyto such an aim, especially if their rhetoric has an impact on New Democracy MPs and the electorate. Other... perspective are yet another crucial challenge for Greek diplomacy. The new geopolitical context has put... of elected mayor of Himare, Fredi Beleri has provoked a mini-crisis in Greek-Albanian relations
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Where are the Conservatives?
Agora, in the EU sample is 22 members.[1] This means that Greece has a cabinet that is 3 times larger than..., but it has an average wage bill. This dilutes the gruel. Are there too many public employees who... employment over time in Greece. Elstat has a table, on a national accounts basis, that divides
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