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ND aiming to capitalise on conviction for leading ex-SYRIZA minister
PoliticsGreek Politics 24/02/2023 - 13:22
The announcement of the election date could be just two weeks away and New Democracy will hope that SYRIZA’s electoral chances have been dealt a decisive blow after a special court reportedly convicted former leftist minister Nikos Pappas over the 2016 tender for broadcasting licences.
Polls indicated support for two main parties growing as start of elections marathon looms
PoliticsGreek Politics 22/02/2023 - 13:03
It is widely believed that there are just two weeks of parliamentary activity left before the House is dissolved so that elections can be held on April 9, prompting an ever-growing focus on what opinion polls suggest is likely to happen in the coming weeks.
SYRIZA homes in on sleaze allegations while courting political centre
PoliticsGreek Politics 21/02/2023 - 12:59
With all signs pointing towards spring elections, the main opposition party SYRIZA continues to pursue allegations of corruption touching on governing New Democracy.
Machinations intensify as announcement of election date approaches
PoliticsGreek Politics 20/02/2023 - 11:58
The Greek media appears convinced that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to call elections for April 9 as a number of factors point to the countdown to polling day already having started.
Androulakis attacks PM over rule of law, but PASOK's dilemma remains
PoliticsGreek Politics 16/02/2023 - 11:37
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis took his case against the Greek government over the surveillance scandal to the European Parliament on Wednesday in the hope of putting pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, although the centre-left politician has not been able to rid himself of questions about whether he might end up working with the man he accuses of spying on him.
Tsipras stakes claim for election win despite discouraging poll data
PoliticsGreek Politics 15/02/2023 - 11:02
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis steps up his efforts to woo voters ahead of the elections, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras has insisted that a government can be formed after the first vote, negating the need for a second ballot where the winning party would be boosted by a 50-seat bonus.
ND makes move to stop far-right party from taking part in elections
PoliticsGreek Politics 03/02/2023 - 14:18
The government has tabled a legislative amendment aimed at banning former Golden Dawn MP and convicted criminal Ilias Kasidiaris from leading his party, which has shown signs of gaining support recently, into this year’s elections.
Rise of fringe party complicates election arithmetic
PoliticsGreek Politics 20/01/2023 - 11:42
Amid a deepening constitutional dispute related to the surveillance scandal, a new opinion poll has given the ruling New Democracy party even more cause for concern ahead of this year’s elections.
ND's lead narrows but PM's election hopes still alive
PoliticsGreek Politics 18/01/2023 - 12:24
In its first survey of the year for Alpha TV, Alco indicated that support for New Democracy has edged back up after dipping towards the end of 2022. According to the opinion poll, 31 pct of respondents say they intend to back the conservatives, up from 30.3 pct in the previous sounding.
New Democracy moves to corral far-right vote, as PM braces for more surveillance evidence
PoliticsGreek Politics 17/01/2023 - 14:47
The ambivalent stance adopted by the leadership of New Democracy to the funeral of the former king Constantine has been attacked by opposition parties who see it as a play for the far-right vote, an impression amplified by the government’s plan to block an offshoot of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party from participating in the upcoming elections.