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Mitsotakis makes direct play for PASOK voters as SYRIZA questions opinion polls
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy appears confident that winning over wavering centrist voters, rather than seeking a formal coalition with PASOK, is the tactic that will secure the party another term in government.
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Buoyed by polls, Mitsotakis rejects option of coalition with PASOK after first elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA week before Greeks vote in what is likely to be the first of at least two general elections this summer, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, perhaps buoyed by a seemingly strong position in the opinion polls, has dismissed the idea of forming a coalition with centre-left PASOK.
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Tsipras seizes on PM's surveillance comments in last-ditch attempt to boost poll hopes
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA series of seemingly unguarded comments by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a televised debate has rekindled opposition attacks over the government’s role in the surveillance of journalists and politicians.
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Restrictive leaders' debate produces little to move election needle
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWednesday night’s leaders’ debate did not seem to produce any surprises of the kind that could greatly affect the outcome of the May 21 elections, which New Democracy is on course to win, according to all opinion polls.
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Leaders gear up for debate as ND maintains opinion poll lead
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe leaders of Greece’s parliamentary parties are preparing for the only televised debate that will take place before the May 21 elections, which New Democracy is still on course to win and, at least, prevent the opposition from being able to form the next government.
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ND and SYRIZA clash over costing of opposition economic programme
PoliticsGreek PoliticsOpposition SYRIZA is accusing New Democracy of using lies and propaganda in an attempt to discredit their economic programme, in the latest dispute over rival claims in the run-up to national elections.
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Mitsotakis pledges more benefits in bid to tap SYRIZA strongholds
PoliticsGreek PoliticsLess than two weeks are left until Greece goes to the polls and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is pulling out all the stops as he tries to pave the way to his re-election.
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Parties focus May Day messages on contrasting employment claims
PoliticsGreek PoliticsCampaign rallies taking place on May Day gave the main contenders in Greece’s upcoming parliamentary elections an opportunity to highlight their employment policies, with each claiming to have done more to advance the interests of working people.
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Androulakis keeps coalition options open as polls suggest deadlock likely in first vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is trying to lay his claim to a role in the next government as yet another opinion poll published this week shows an uptick in support for the ruling New Democracy party ahead of the May 21 elections.
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Mitsotakis asks voters for four more years to deliver high-wage, low-tax programme
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy pledged more growth and investment in services, efficient government and stronger defence in a five-pillar plan laid out by leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis.