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PM concedes cooperation may be necessary as opinion polls continue to deny outright win With the goal of a third term of one-party government drifting out of New Democracy’s reach, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has hinted that he would be open to cooperation with like-minded forces, putting pressure on second party PASOK to clarify its own stance.
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Poll upends opposition landscape and triggers fresh unrest in PASOK A new opinion poll is causing a stir in Greek politics by propelling Course of Freedom into second place and pushing PASOK into a precarious battle for third, fuelling fresh turmoil inside the centre‑left party, but also depicting a restless electorate, a resurgent outsider force in the form of Tempe justice campaigner Maria Karystianou.
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PM insists on 3 pct election threshold, unveils plans to entice diaspora voters Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears insistent that he has no plans to change the 3 pct threshold that parties need to pass to elect MPs in Greece’s national elections.
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Polls highlight new party's disruptive potential as opposition calls foul over flights blackout The new political party that is due to be launched by Tempe justice campaigner Maria Karystianou continues to hold appeal for the public as pollsters grapple with its potential electoral imprint, giving rise to speculation that it could reshape Greece’s political landscape in the run-up to elections.
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Farmers’ boycott scuppers PM meeting as Karystianou fleshes out political vision The meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of Greece’s farmers, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Maximos Mansion, has collapsed after some of the protestors refused to take part.
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Karystianou reveals plans to launch party, threatening to disrupt Greek politics After months of speculation, and in a move that has the potential to disrupt Greek politics, Maria Karystianou has confirmed plans to launch, but not lead, a new political party.
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Government faces balancing act in 2026 as rivals gather for looming elections Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets.
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Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support In a wide-ranging interview with public broadcaster ERTnews on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to reassert control over the political narrative, dismissing speculation about early elections and doubling down on his government’s reform agenda.
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PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to play a long game ahead of the next elections and is trying to keep New Democracy MPs on the same page despite their obvious disappointment about the centre-right party’s lacklustre opinion poll numbers.
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Despite lukewarm reaction, PM insists tax cuts will pave way to third term A week after unveiling a package of tax cuts he described as the most radical shake-up in half a century, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated his intention to stay at the helm of New Democracy and the government, appearing confident that voters will appreciate the benefits gradually on the way to elections in 2027.