MacroPolis

ND directs fire at PASOK over Tempe as ruling party’s MPs grumble over land decree

New Democracy has taken advantage of the Tempe issue moving back to the top of the political agenda by turning its fire on PASOK, the party it sees as its most immediate rival.

Government lines up bills on education and housing, mulls social media controls for minors

The government is drafting several pieces of legislation for the resumption of parliamentary activity after the holidays, focussing on secondary education reform and boosting the housing supply, while the PM’s office is said to be considering ways of limiting access to harmful social media content for underage users.

Concerns about insipid public consultation process highlighted by treatment of climate plan

By: Georgia Nakou

The track record of public consultations in Greece leaves much to be desired in terms of public engagement and transparency, according to a study commissioned by a leading environmental think tank.

Government determined to push through hospital reforms in pre-election legislative sprint

Hospital doctors and healthcare staff are striking over the latest raft of healthcare reforms tabled by the government. The New Democracy administration shows no signs of wavering on the unpopular legislation, keen to demonstrate in the final months of its term that it is delivering on its pledges.

Govt unveils spyware bill as it launches communications fightback

Hoping to swat away some of the criticism that has been aimed in its direction regarding the surveillance scandal, the government unveiled on Tuesday a draft law aimed at protecting privacy, which would also outlaw the sale and possession of spyware.

Scant recognition of energy crisis in draft climate law, but EU package may force tougher targets

Greece’s first climate law made its way to Parliament this week, with only minor changes in light of public consultation and the unfolding energy crisis. The legislation was tabled on the same day that the European Commission presented its REPowerEU package aimed at cutting dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Police and protests at centre of political leaders' debate

The recent arguments over police brutality and street violence were aired in Parliament on Friday as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to hit back at allegations that his government is allowing officers to act with impunity by proposing a range of measures to monitor and improve their behaviour.

Insolvency bill debate brings implementation challenges to the fore

A draft insolvency mega-bill is being debated in Parliament this week, following several months of drafting and a six-week consultation period.

The EU decision excluding nuclear and fossil fuels from the Just Transition Fund

On June 25, a note was issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union to the Permanent Representatives Committee granting a partial mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the proposed Regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund (JTF).

ND forced to compromise over demonstration bill, feeding SYRIZA's claims

The government has been forced to make changes to the bill aimed at regulating street demonstrations after objections were raised by Parliament’s scientific committee, not just opposition parties.