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ND braces for rural backlash to OPEKEPE scandal as law and order initiatives take centre stage
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe prospect of further delays in agricultural support payments has New Democracy lawmakers rattled... to address concerns in the regions will wipe out support for the conservative party in a vital demographic..., compared to the 48 pct support recorded in the exit polls from the 2023 general election. Law
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Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government
PoliticsGreek Politicssignificance. The government will also be distinctly uncomfortable about the prospect of losing support within a constituency that – according to exit polls – provided strong support for New Democracy... recently blighted the government’s relationship with voters. Although New Democracy’s support remains
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Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
PoliticsGreek Politicsits current leadership the party has a clearly defined ceiling of support that it will not be able... for the progressive space in Greece, drawing support from the left and centre-left, including PASOK. Should a Tsipras-led movement surpass PASOK’s level of support, that would pose an existential threat
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Greece’s 14–29s: Ambitious, anxious and lacking trust
Societylive with parents and siblings and cherish the warmth and support this provides, yet a widespread... support democracy in principle, but a worrying minority are receptive to authoritarian alternatives... is provided for, showing a mix of liberal priorities and support for social protection. Policy
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Mitsotakis seeks to appease farmers as they sow grievances on streets of Athens
PoliticsGreek Politicsby an outbreak of sheeppox, the government is keen to shore up support among rural voters ahead... to project a message of support as he toured northeastern Greece. He emphasised that farmers play... and exposed systemic flaws in the management of agricultural support. Samaras threat The Greek
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EC autumn forecasts project stable growth and fiscal outlook
EconomyMacroeconomyfunding concludes. A new set of expansionary fiscal measures, including tax cuts and support for low..., even as the government rolls out income and consumption-support measures. The general government... a 1-point cut to social-security contributions, higher public-sector wages, rent support, and a 250-euro
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OPEKEPE inquiry sparks new political clash as despondent public looks on
PoliticsGreek Politics. Enthusiasm for ventures led by former prime ministers is limited: only 23 pct say they might support..., and adjusted support hovering around the so called “psychological” 30 pct mark. PASOK sits between 10.2.... Hypothetical ventures by Tsipras and Samaras may not yet command mass support, but they highlight
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PM highlights latest stage of relief rollout as government seeks to improve mood
PoliticsGreek Politicspermanent 250-euro support payment would be deposited earlier than scheduled, starting on 24 November. He... cycle of targeted support. Officials admit these interventions are designed not only to ease daily... households, wage and pension increases, phased abolition of the personal difference, and targeted support
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Government pins hopes on payments, OPEKEPE shake-up to stem farmers’ protests
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMinister Kostis Hatzidakis said the aim of the reform was to support the primary sector, promising... farmers. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged 50 million euros in support by the end of the year... a significant lead over its opponents but falling short of the support needed for an outright win in national
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Newsletter 486 - 28/11/2025
post, he announced that the new permanent €250 support payment for low‑income pensioners would... Minister Kostis Hatzidakis insisted the reforms would support honest producers and restore trust. Yet...%, but still short of the support needed for an outright majority. More striking are the figures
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