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Parties get into campaign mode as ND mulls possible election dates
The prospect of early elections is taking on more concrete form, as the government’s calculus around the timing of polls comes into focus.
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Handling of energy crisis under fire as gas interruption tests supply security
The government continued to face criticism for its response to the energy crisis on the day it announced an extension of its fuel voucher scheme. Opposition parties are calling for more radical measures, as an interruption of gas supplies from Russia is set to provide a first crash test of the country’s energy security planning.
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Govt lines up new handouts to fight inflation as SYRIZA moves to election footing
The government is unfurling more voter-friendly measures in a bid to counter the impact of the cost-of-living crisis as SYRIZA is moving towards an election footing, reflecting the growing feeling that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is likely to call snap polls in the coming weeks.
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PM trails more relief, insists on dominant role for ND in future govt
As speculation reignites around the government’s appetite for early elections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again reiterated his commitment to seeing out New Democracy’s four-year term, while hinting at further interventions to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
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Verbal exchanges with Turkey intensify, but voters still largely focussed on inflation
The war of words between Greece and Turkey went up a notch on Thursday due to an intervention by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but concern about the cost-of-living crisis still outweighs the worries caused by tension with Ankara, according to yet another opinion poll.
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Parties balanced finely as build-up to next elections gathers pace
As speculation continues about the timing of the next elections, opinion polls are still suggesting that there can be no clear winner at the next ballot and that a second vote, under the electoral law passed by the current government, or even a coalition could be needed to form the next administration.
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Early summer fire highlights precariousness of snap election option
Although the cost-of-living crisis remains the number one concern for citizens and, therefore, for the government, which is frantically working on options for further relief, there was a reminder for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the weekend that another disastrous wildfire season over the summer might destroy any plans to hold snap elections in the autumn.
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Deal with Germany over arms to Ukraine irks opposition
The Greek government has come under fire from opposition parties at home after it was announced that it is engaging in an arms swap deal with Germany so that Athens can supply Ukraine with old army vehicles.
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Tension with Turkey dominates government agenda at home and abroad
The government in Athens has turned its focus on the deteriorating relations with Turkey, raising the issue both on the international and the domestic stage.
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Media freedom concerns continue to bedevil Mitsotakis govt as EC takes note
Pressure is piling on the Greek government to respond to the findings of recent reports which highlight a deterioration in conditions for the domestic media. Under increasing scrutiny by the European Commission, the Mitsotakis administration is now promising greater transparency and protection for journalists.