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  1. Labour bill controversy dents plans for announcements of new measures in Sep
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    changes to labour legislation. The bill has already generated controversy after Labour Minister... changes from the opposition, although the government has a strong majority and faces no challenges in getting the bill passed. The friction over the labour bill, though, has drawn attention away from

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  2. Mitsotakis rejects accusations of inadequate response to wildfires
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    to burn out of control for the thirteenth day in the border region of Evros, has been named the worst... implemented. The criticism has been echoed by Communist Party KKE, which has accused the government of undermining the fire service, while PASOK has condemned what it says is the total lack of a fire

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  3. PM gathers funds to deal with aftermath of floods as political problem grows more acute
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    not completed, money was wasted, the civil protection mechanism was unprepared and that the response has... in Thessaly and the contamination of the land. Political challenge For the time being, though, Mitsotakis has... government has found itself on the defensive almost continuously. The wildfires and flooding have

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  4. Reshuffle and handouts put on ice as New Democracy closes ranks ahead of local elections
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    of course on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who has ahead of him the difficult tasks of delivering... and regional elections. Mitsotakis has put paid to growing speculation about an impending reshuffle... minister have been briefing the media that Mitsotakis has decided to ignore recommendations

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  5. A leader from nowhere, but to where?
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    could match Mitsotakis in terms of communication, which has been one of the New Democracy leader's... celebrity-style obsession with Kasselakis over the past few weeks has been astounding), even if they do... new leader will first have to address unity within SYRIZA. His candidacy has energised many

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  6. PM struggling to fulfil same-sex marriage pledge, prompting opposition pressure
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    that the Prime Minister has not launched a discussion around the subject for the time being, which means... intentions to table any legislation changing the status quo, which has existed since December 2015, when... have the same rights as those of other parents. SYRIZA also now has a leader who is in a same-sex

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  7. Athens stands by Israel, hopes for de-escalation
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    , which has expressed its unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself. On Monday, during... counterparts has been overshadowed by the “terrorist attack” against Israel. “Like Europe and the whole... of Himare, was arrested in May on suspicion of buying votes. He went on to win the election but has

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  8. PM urges ministers to heed local vote warnings as opposition looks ahead

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    elections, let alone the national vote in 2027. There has been a sense that the government has... insisted that the government has not lost any of its drive for reform and identified pensions, relief... on. Mitsotakis had been expected to travel to Israel on Thursday, but the plan has been cancelled

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  9. SYRIZA's left wing a step closer to walking out, creating window of opportunity for PASOK
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    Tzoumakas has exacerbated the tension that has existed in the party since the leadership election... of the criticisms that the Euro-parliamentarian levelled at the SYRIZA leader was that he has not done... performs during this transition period for SYRIZA. Its leader, Nikos Androulakis, has been focussing his

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  10. Athens defends Gaza stance as balanced, offers role in humanitarian corridor

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    calls for a humanitarian pause, the EU has once again forwarded the “two-state solution” as its... defeat of Hamas. He also praised the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, saying that it has..., "but not with Hamas". The Greek government however has been criticised by opposition MPs for abstaining from a vote

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