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Protests and policing shake up political agenda as early election scenarios resurface
PoliticsGreek Politicsof convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas to end his hunger strike. SYRIZA’s adoption of the controversial
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Late May Day rallies highlight divides in left and labour movement
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA general strike and late May Day protest were held in Greece on Thursday in protest against upcoming labour legislation by the New Democracy government. The bill about to be presented in Parliament is set to ignite a major political confrontation, and will be a test for opposition parties
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Newsletter 295 - 07/05/2021
a political battle over its labour reforms as a general strike was held in defiance of New Democracy
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Complaints harden as govt lays out content of labour bill
PoliticsGreek Politicsbefore a strike is called. The government can expect more pushback on these, and other, elements
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Newsletter 300 - 11/06/2021
strike to show their displeasure as well. The bill was approved in principle in the committee stage
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Parties gear up for confrontation over labour bill
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government’s proposed labour reforms will be at the heart of a political battle in Greece this week as the draft law moves to Parliament’s full assembly ahead of a vote that is likely to take place on Wednesday. Last week’s general strike has added to the tension over the bill and reports
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Labour bill vote fans climate of polarisation
PoliticsGreek Politicsstringent rules around the right to strike would work to the benefit of most workers against abusive
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Govt intent on making some relief measures permanent
PoliticsGreek Politicsmake a breakthrough, it will also strike a blow against SYRIZA, which has had an easier time appealing
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Crunch time nears for health system as Covid surge meets staff suspensions
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the Supreme Court. This has not deterred unionists, who have scheduled a strike and a protest
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Tsipras looks for fresh start as Mitsotakis holds election cards
PoliticsGreek Politics. This was seen as a possible attempt to strike a chord with former PASOK voters, many of whom
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