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Newsletter 208 -31/05/2019
share of the vote by 3 or 4 points to ensure that it has a clear and prominent future on the Greek... has been given to the head of strategic planning and communication, Takis Theodorikakos, also... on Sunday, less than 2 percent of the total, in a disappointing performance. This has raised questions
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Is Berlin prepared for a new government in Greece?
Agorato the fact that PM Tsipras has undergone a remarkable political transition in office. His efforts... has earned a revered status in most parts of the German media and among political parties, some... to the 27-year old name dispute with neighbouring North Macedonia. In summary, PM Tsipras has left his mark
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ND unfurls array of policies as it prepares for final stretch of campaign
PoliticsGreek Politicsmajority at the July 7 elections. The tax cuts that Kyriakos Mitsotakis has trailed for many months... was an attempt to show that the opposition party has a comprehensive plan for governing and is aiming... to 64 billion euros, creating tens of thousands of jobs. It also has plans to provide the property
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Eurogroup emphasises limited room for discussion on fiscal targets
EconomyProgrammesurplus for the coming years should be lowered. Kyriakos Mitsotakis has identified the lowering... government. He has added, though, that he will not raise the issue immediately, and will try... and 2022 as the 2020 budget will have to be drafted in September, before the new government has had
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Athens boosted by Lagarde's comments on primary surplus, but no move due for now
PoliticsGreek Politics-be European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put... she was simply repeating the position that the IMF has held for many years, including when the third... the presidency of the ECB on November 1 and at a time that the new Greek government has been sounding
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Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
PoliticsForeign Policyintends to make a substantial re-start in Greek–Turkish relations he has to prove it through actions... numerous behind-the-scenes talks between the two sides, but no government has ever suggested openly any... the differences with Turkey has always been a kind of taboo. Greek governments have always favoured the so
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Economic sentiment edges down to 107.2, consumer confidence continues to rise
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Friday. As of August’s reading, the index has remained above 100 points for seven consecutive months. Compared to September 2018, the ESI has increased by 6.6... of 3.2 points noted in April 2000. Compared to September 2018, consumer confidence has shown a notable
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Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign PolicyMediterranean, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has expressed the government’s intention to cooperate with Turkey in the sectors of Tourism and Energy. Speaking to Bloomberg, Nikos Dendias has said “we need..., stressing the need for both communities to reach a compromise. He has also talked about “gunboat diplomacy
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Mitsotakis eyes Christmas handout, tries to rally support for diaspora vote proposal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy has made tackling income disparity its “number one priority.” The comment about a potential... to meet and exceed its goals. “If you try to spin a fake reality, especially in Greece which has... straight away. For this to happen, 200 out of 300 MPs must vote in favour. However, SYRIZA has already
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ND unveils migration bill seeking to tighten up asylum process, speed up returns
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe new asylum system. The bill, which has been put to public consultation, was drafted after... say that one of the reasons that Greece has experienced overcrowding is because the process has been... a special health card and allowed to work after the initial six-month period has expired, until
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