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Mitsotakis makes bid to dissuade farmers from continuing their protests
PoliticsGreek PoliticsConstitution, which stipulates that universities must be public law legal bodies, offering free education... event, constitutional law professor Nikos Alivizatos argued that it makes no sense for Greece to allow... argued that EU law allows private teaching to be a service that can be made available throughout
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Newsletter 412 - 16/02/2024
on Thursday night. The draft law was adopted with the help of the left and centre-left opposition... on the opposition parties to back the law change since it was clear that ND would not have a majority... of the reform is to make every Greek equal under the law, which is in line with what the country’s
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ND seeks ban on far-right party running in EP elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsparticipating in the June 9 vote. In the document, ND argues that Spartans are in breach of electoral law... elections, the government passed a law banning parties whose leaders have criminal convictions from... to amend the law so that the Supreme Court could rule on who is the actual leader of a political
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Concerns about insipid public consultation process highlighted by treatment of climate plan
EconomyFeaturesinternational and EU law, as well as under Greek legislation, to consult with the general public on upcoming legislation. Greek law stipulates a mandatory period of 1-3 weeks for inviting comments from... of Law report on Greece. The report noted that in 2023 many public consultations averaged just 12.4
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Meeting of Greek and Turkish foreign ministers not expected to yield breakthrough
PoliticsForeign Policyof the continental shelf and EEZ, which could pave the way for the next phase of technical and law... the framework of international law and the law of the Sea the one and only dispute that Greece
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Mitsotakis delivers major tax-cut package as he seeks to stay course for another term
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat he has no plans to change the electoral law to make it easier for his party to secure what... might rewrite the electoral law, or even call an early poll, to secure a firmer grip on power..., “and there will be no changes to the electoral law.” By closing the door on speculative distractions
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politics. While Greece’s weekly limits align with EU law, the 13-hour day is unprecedented. The reforms... that balances flexibility with worker protection. He emphasised that the law includes around 100 articles.... This, he argued, reflects consensus on the law’s benefits for workers and the labour market. Addressing
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Mitsotakis showcases justice reforms as opposition raises concerns over spyware case
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe rule of law, has mounted a defence of his government’s record on justice reform, arguing... of law itself is under siege. The ongoing wiretapping trial, centred on the use of Predator spyware... the government of failing to uphold the rule of law, arguing that the spyware scandal undermines
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Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe quality of governance and that rule of law safeguards must be defended. His remarks added to a record.... He argued that the rule of law is the backbone of democracy and warned that its weakening... administration is failing to uphold the standards of rule of law that underpin democratic
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OPEKEPE scandal widens as pressure mounts for PM on multiple fronts
PoliticsGreek Politicson the rule of law scheduled for this week, arguing that the delay reflects an attempt to manage political... of democratic institutions. They point to the postponement of the rule‑of‑law debate, the lack of clarity about... and that Greece has improved its standing in European rule‑of‑law assessments. But the re‑emergence of the issue
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