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PM riles SYRIZA with remarks on EU anniversary
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreece marked on Thursday the 40th anniversary of its accession to what was then the European Economic Community, but remarks made in the presence of EU dignitaries by Prime Minister Kyriakos... for Greece, not a party-political gathering. SYRIZA referred to Mitsotakis’s remarks as “incendiary
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Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support
PoliticsGreek Politicsminister’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over the cost of living, housing shortages... rural unrest and the government’s handling of agricultural subsidies. Mitsotakis reiterated his
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Newsletter 488 - 12/12/2025
of democracy. Their remarks suggested that the farmers’ mobilisation is part of a wider narrative... sympathy for rural grievances. Opinion was divided on tactics: 46 percent opposed road blockades, while... agency OPEKEPE, criticising delays and high production costs. At a marathon meeting on Wednesday, rural
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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 return the dividends of growth to citizens. The government’s rural charm offensive is clearly.... The remarks have reignited speculation about a possible new political party led by Samaras ahead
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Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe depth of rural anger and placed fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration.... Samaras’s remarks appeared to be a political signal, reinforcing his image as a dissenter and fuelling..., while opposition parties are eager to amplify rural grievances. For now, the farmers’ mobilisation
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Farmers threaten more action after inconclusive meeting as Karystianou courts controversy
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDecember, reflects deeper strains in Greece’s rural economy. Rising fuel and electricity prices have... become a flashpoint. For Mitsotakis, the timing is delicate. With elections approaching, rural discontent.... For the government, limiting concessions preserves credibility but risks alienating rural voters
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Greece seeks better relations with Albania as wariness of Turkey grows
PoliticsForeign Policy. These remarks, which are not in line with governmental responsibility, cause great concern.” Some... described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “sultan.” He also tried to distance himself
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Amid signs of split over Tempe probe, government plays down EU prosecutor’s remarks
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government attempted to put a positive spin on the pointed criticism delivered by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi during her visit to Athens but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration continues to be dogged by some of the issues ...
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Athens looks to Draghi for positive signals on debt relief
PoliticsGreek Politicspurchasing bonds. Thank you.” The timing of Draghi’s remarks could not have been more critical..., according to the Wall Street Journal. “Everybody pretends as if some kind of debt relief would make....” She added: “The government considers the remarks made by Mr Draghi to be helpful. It’s a major
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PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
PoliticsGreek Politicsof New Democracy’s past, intervened over the weekend with remarks that underscored the political... Samaras, Karamanlis’s remarks nonetheless highlighted internal unease. The interventions of Samaras.... The crisis also highlights broader themes in Greek politics. Rural discontent has long been a potent
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