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EU–Mercosur deal promises gains for industry, risks for agriculture Tensions around the recent Mercosur trade deal are far from settled after the European Parliament decided to turn to the EU Court for a legal review. Some argue this will delay implementation by a couple of years, while EU officials maintain that provisional application can begin as planned.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis continues balancing act with compromise EU proposal on Trump’s Peace Council Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sought to chart a careful course between Washington and Brussels, proposing a compromise on Donald Trump’s “Peace Council” while reaffirming EU unity over Greenland. His stance underscores Greece’s bid to remain a trusted European partner without closing the door on US overtures, particularly in the energy sphere.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens walks tightrope as Trump rattles transatlantic ties Greece, a member of both the European Union and NATO, is working with its allies to strike a careful balance in its approach to the United States, as President Donald Trump’s increasingly belligerent rhetoric rattles capitals across Europe.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis faces pivotal talks with farmers as Mercosur deal adds to complexity of standoff Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will on Tuesday hold two separate meetings with farmers’ representatives, in a bid to defuse a dispute that has paralysed parts of Greece’s transport network and dominated the political agenda for more than a month.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
PM attempts to walk fine line in ‘wild world’ after backlash over Venezuela comment Athens is monitoring developments with concern and is attempting to strike a fine balance in its assessment of recent events in Venezuela, Donald Trump’s renewed threats in Greenland, and the unprecedented anti-regime protests in Iran.
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EconomyMacroeconomy
Lost decades for Greek incomes tell different story to recovery narrative The final 2026 budget submitted to Parliament in November reaffirmed Greece’s strong fiscal performance and the sustained trajectory of declining debt.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE Tensions between Greece and Turkey have resurfaced, this time over Ankara’s bid to participate in the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) programme - a 150-billion-euro lending initiative aimed at bolstering investment in Europe’s defence industries.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Top EU prosecutor lambasts anti-corruption efforts, calls for reform to bring ex-ministers to justice Laura Kövesi, the chief prosecutor directing several investigations into the misuse of EU funds in Greece, said her office would not be deterred from getting to the bottom of corruption scandals like OPEKEPE and Tempe.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens seeks talks with Erdogan as Turkey steps up diplomatic activity in region Athens will seek to overcome the stalemate in its political dialogue with Ankara during a meeting that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to have with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Labour reforms controversy threatens to eclipse autumn support package The government is facing pushback over its latest labour reforms just as it prepares to launch an autumn comeback with a package of tax cuts and support measures aimed at working families.