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PM changes tune on inflation, ready to take further steps
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the week, the Development Ministry tabled in Parliament a set of measures aimed at reining in rising... pct year-on-year (YoY) in December, up from 3 pct in the previous month. The aggregate CPI for 2023... will be expected to present a coherent set of proposals based on the weekend’s discussions. The major test
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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... out by the previous government. Pensions are expected to rise by less than 3 pct in January, meaning... are reportedly set to receive a lump sum of 100-200 euros before Christmas. Low-income pensioners
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Mitsotakis ousts critical MP as signs of unrest within ruling party start to surface
PoliticsGreek Politics, well ahead of its rivals but almost 5 points short of the target set by Mitsotakis. Since then, two... of the MPs in New Democracy’s parliamentary group, which is set to be reduced from 157 to 156 lawmakers... decision, but the majority decided that SYRIZA will hold an extraordinary congress on November 1 to 3
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ND looks to preserve recent poll gains as Tempe issue returns to centre stage
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Tempe issue is set to return to the centre stage of Greek politics this week as the opposition..., is expected to set the socialists on a collision course with New Democracy. The centre-right party.... No other party has more than 3 pct support, leaving six groupings between 1 and 2.9 pct. This highlights
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Parties square up for latest Tempe inquiry with ND expected to easily dominate proceedings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe latest chapter in the political clash over the Tempe rail accident is set to kick off... days. As a result, few anticipate a full hearing to take place. Government and opposition have set... a chair. New Democracy will have 14 members, PASOK 3, SYRIZA and KKE 2 each, while
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Newsletter 497 - 06/03/2026
it cannot influence. The Israeli–US strike on Iran over the weekend set the tone. The Greek... is demanding a Council of Political Leaders to set a national line and questions Greece’s deepening alignment... had eased to 1.7% in late 2025, has already climbed back to 3%. Wholesale electricity prices have
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ND faces deadlock over constitutional revision as SYRIZA continues to unravel
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMitsotakis and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is set to dominate Friday’s proceedings, with both leaders.... He is set to accuse the government of turning constitutional revision into a fast‑track, pre... to secure parliamentary representation by gaining more than 3% of the national vote, and its success
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Unemployment hit new high of 27.8 pct in October, set to rise further
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece officially assumed the presidency of the European Union on Wednesday, with the highest unemployment rate in the 28-member bloc. According to the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT), the seasonally adjusted jobless rate in October stood at 27.8 p...
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ECB set to provide extra liquidity to Greek banks but capital needs remain an issue
EconomyIn its latest comment on Greek banks, Fitch noted that they remain burdened by a large stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), despite capital enhancement and progress with their restructuring plans. On the key issue of the European Central Bank’s compreh...
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Outcome of next vote on prior actions to set tone for political developments
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras hopes to clear this week the last legislative hurdle at home before resuming negotiations with lenders on the details of a third bailout for Greece. The multi-bill due to be passed through Parliament on Wednesday sweeps up ...
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