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ND seeks ban on far-right party running in EP elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsevidence to the investigation. The announcement of the prosecutor’s decision set off a wave of defections, leaving the party with only eight MPs, however one possible consequence of a conviction could... elections. In this context, one or two percentage points could make the difference between a result
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European Parliament vote delivers blow to PM as rise of far right, low turnout dominate
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the vote, well ahead of its opponents. The goal set by the PM was for his centre-right party... this number. According to official projections, New Democracy was set to gain just 28.6 pct... percentage. One development that the SYRIZA leader might take heart from is that New Left, the party
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Housing tops government plans for policy reset in autumn
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMeasures aimed at making housing more affordable are set to be one of the central themes..., this will be one of the three planks of his policy portfolio at TIF. The other two will relate to incomes... in following the exceptional circumstances created by Covid and the energy crisis. The one exception
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Mitsotakis argues there is no alternative as SYRIZA officials push Kasselakis out
PoliticsGreek Politicsearlier this year. A one-off levy on oil refinery profits will finance a handout of up to 200 euros... that will carry an interest rate that is half the regular commercial one. Another 400 million euros... Sunday’s press conference, Mitsotakis argued that he had set out a roadmap for getting Greece
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Mitsotakis ousts critical MP as signs of unrest within ruling party start to surface
PoliticsGreek PoliticsEuropean Parliament elections, was underlined by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s decision to oust one... at archaeological sites. Salmas was one of 11 lawmakers from the ruling party who recently tabled..., well ahead of its rivals but almost 5 points short of the target set by Mitsotakis. Since then, two
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Newsletter 435 - 04/10/2024
counting one deputy less as of last week. So, Mitsotakis is focussed on looking ahead and bringing his... constituents angry about the lack of support from central government, while one of the complaints voiced... on 7.7 pct. The six candidates for the leadership of PASOK have their eyes set on the challenge
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Parties gear up for fresh tug-of-war over Tempe investigation
PoliticsGreek Politicsin connection to Greece’s deadliest train accident. The socialist party seems set on the idea of tabling... is criminally liable because one of his employees may have committed a felony runs counter to common sense and the criminal code. Direct hit Nevertheless, it appears that PASOK is set on the idea of going
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Fresh inquiry looms as file on farming subsidy investigation reaches Parliament
PoliticsGreek Politicsparty. Opposition parties are set to demand a preliminary inquiry into criminal charges levelled... with specific felony offenses. Another 11 New Democracy MPs are understood to be included, as well as one lawmaker from PASOK and one from SYRIZA, along with regional government officials and several non
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Building on flurry of policy pledges, Mitsotakis vows to back research and innovation
PoliticsGreek Politicsand 30.5 percent in the Opinion Poll – but with nearly one in six voters still undecided, the situation... is set for 2027. On the ground, persistent worries about soaring prices continue to dominate..., 40 percent of citizens feel personally affected by at least one TIF announcement, yet 58 percent
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Newsletter 516 - 04/09/2026
PoliticsTIF looms as Mitsotakis, Tsipras and Androulakis set out rival visionsThe new political... in a turbulent international environment. The package of permanent measures, largely set to begin... also saw one of the most significant defence procurements in modern Greek history: the €3‑billion
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