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Opposition mulls censure motion as poll makes public discontent over Tempe clear The first opinion poll published in the wake of the latest developments linked to the Tempe train crash made grim reading for the government, which is bracing to face further pressure from its political rivals.
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Under pressure from public opinion, Mitsotakis concedes mistakes on Tempe In the aftermath of the weekend’s mass demonstrations, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has backtracked on some of his earlier assertions on the circumstances and subsequent handling of the train collision that claimed 57 lives two years ago, offering the first hint at possible prosecutions of New Democracy politicians over the tragedy.
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Farmers' protests add to government's woes as opposition plans long game on Tempe As the mass public demonstrations over the Tempe rail crash continue to dominate the headlines, the government is also facing the prospect of protests by farmers demanding support for the sector.
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Opposition parties bring Tempe issue back to Parliament after mass protests The government has agreed to a parliamentary debate on the Tempe train crash following demands for a discussion from opposition parties, which were prompted by the size and range of protests held by citizens across Greece on Sunday.
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Tempe crash protests renew public pressure on government, give opposition fresh impetus Large protests were held across Greece on Sunday to support the calls for justice in the case of the Tempe train crash, putting renewed pressure on the government and potentially triggering a fresh effort by opposition parties to hold Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his administration to account over Greece’s deadliest train accident.
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Controversies around president pick cause government headaches On the eve of the first round of voting for a new president, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s pick for the post finds himself at the centre of clientelism claims, while his handling of the Tempe rail crash inquiry is back in the spotlight.
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On eve of leadership elections, SYRIZA slips from main opposition slot Two more defections from SYRIZA have lost the party its status as the official opposition in Parliament, just days before it is set to elect a new president.
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Clash with seasonal firefighters and new wiretapping report reopen old wounds for ND Thursday proved to be a turbulent day for the government both in and outside of Parliament as questions were asked again about the judicial investigation into the wiretapping scandal, and riot police clashed with seasonal firefighters.
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Government preparing U-turn on controversial tax measure in bid to win back self-employed The Finance Ministry is believed to be paving the way to repeal an unpopular tax measure widely blamed for losing New Democracy support among self-employed earners.
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Data protection ruling adds to pressure on New Democracy from ranks Lukewarm ratings continue to cause tensions within New Democracy, with cabinet members on the receiving end of hostile questions from government lawmakers over issues ranging from foreign policy to energy prices.