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Mitsotakis sets May 21 election date, eyes opposition MPs as potential allies
PoliticsGreek Politicsto accept MPs from other parties into the next government on an individual basis in order to reach... that the conservative leader would prefer to peel away a few MPs from the opposition parties rather than strike... have a flimsier majority than if ND were to form a coalition with PASOK or another party. Mitsotakis’s
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Mitsotakis revives spectre of political instability as polls show ND lead diminished
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWith elections due on May 21 and the gap between the two main parties narrower than at any time... benchmarks for success on May 21. ND is aiming for upwards of 34 pct, in order to signal that a majority... slot, would like no less than 30 pct and ideally closer to the 32 pct it managed in the 2019 elections
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ND raises tax concerns in bid to prevent voters moving to PASOK
PoliticsGreek Politicsarrogance and impunity within his administration. In order to deter voters from backing PASOK, New... pct for more than 150,000, compared to a flat rate of 5 pct at the moment. The socialists argue... with private firms rather than investing in a more robust public network.
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SYRIZA leadership contest off to slow start, as ND rushes to contain political damage from fires
PoliticsGreek Politicssaw it lose more than half the support that had brought it to power less than a decade ago. Candidates... for tactical alliances on a local and regional level in order to unseat New Democracy candidates; however
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Newsletter 393 - 15/09/2023
million euros in emergency spending is set to be included in a supplementary budget. In order to meet... that things could be much worse than they are now. There is a feeling in the opposition camps... to abandon the belief that this government is more professional than previous administrations
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Greece offers to assist in Gaza humanitarian effort
PoliticsForeign Policyto adopt a more cautious approach regarding the conflict than other European capitals. It took more than a month for a Greek official to visit the West Bank following the Hamas terrorist attack... for the special leave he is seeking in order to be sworn in. Some European capitals are displeased
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Government lines up new zoning scheme, fuelling debate over growth model
PoliticsGreek Politicssome order to construction activity in Greece but which others fear will pave the way for more... cabinet meeting, where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that more than 400 million euros from... of the current zoning restrictions by introducing more lax regulations than those currently imposed
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PM rallies supporters to polls as abstention looms large
PoliticsGreek Politicsthan half of respondents showed a high degree of conviction in their choice of party. Just 43 pct..., with fewer than half Generation Z voters indicating that they intend to go to the polls. The size... to eight or nine by preventing the smaller parties from reaching the threshold. In order to do this, he
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Housing tops government plans for policy reset in autumn
PoliticsGreek Politicsinclude limiting holiday lets in order to free up housing stock for long-term renters are also... out by the previous government. Pensions are expected to rise by less than 3 pct in January, meaning..., earning less than 700 euros per month, are expected to be given 150 euros. The test for Mitsotakis
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Government facing up to threat from rise of far right parties
PoliticsGreek Politicsas a greater threat currently than the parties to its left. It was notable that during Monday’s... is based, winning more than 120,000 votes in the EP elections and gaining a seat in the European... and order to generate support among voters. These officials indicate that the government is determined
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