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SYRIZA eyes gains from case developing against ex-defence minister The developing legal case against former PASOK minister Yiannos Papantoniou, who was remanded in custody on Tuesday, could have a significant impact on Greek politics ahead of the next elections.
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Tsipras seeks assurances that coalition will remain united for time being After days of mounting tension between SYRIZA and its coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attempted on Tuesday to stress the need for unity in the government as Greece enters a decisive period for all political parties.
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ND steers greater attention towards institutional failings as elections approach Among the dominant themes in the upcoming election campaign in Greece will be the state of the country’s institutions and the rule of law, which New Democracy sees as areas where it can score points over SYRIZA.
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Migration troubles move up political agenda as probe into use of fund is launched The government’s handling of island hot spots is set to come under further scrutiny after it was revealed on Monday that the Supreme Court will investigate corruption allegations made by an outgoing official.
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Mitsotakis looks beyond New Democracy for votes that could bring him to power New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has renewed his appeal to non-conservative voters, who could decide the outcome of the next elections to back his party when Greece goes to the polls.
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Tsipras ready to stay course on Macedonia name deal despite domestic uncertainty Ahead of the referendum this weekend in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the name deal with Greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has insisted that he has no plans of jeopardising the ratification of the so-called Prespes Agreement by calling snap elections before Greek Parliament has had its say.
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ND defends economic pledges as Kammenos repeats walkout threat The fallout from the economic pledges made by New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) over the weekend have dominated the political discussion at the start of this week, but observers also have one eye on the turmoil that could be caused by the Macedonia name issue.
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Mitsotakis prepares to unveil economic plans, leave imprint ahead of elections This weekend will mark Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s turn to try to impress voters as he takes to the stage at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) a week after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
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SYRIZA and ND go head-to-head over promises to lighten tax burden As the inauguration of the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday approaches, the competition between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to win over voters with their pledges is heating up.
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Tsipras and Mitsotakis gear up for economy pledges, with eyes on fiscal targets As Alexis Tsipras finalises his speech for the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, his government is fending off accusations that the prime minister is preparing to make pre-election handouts and insists that any pledges made will be within the fiscal targets Greece has agreed with its lenders.