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Few bright spots for opposition candidates in local polls, ND confident for second round
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is claiming that total dominance over municipal and regional government is within reach, as the results of the first round of elections served up few unpleasant surprises for the governing party. At the same time, the polls created a new dynamic between SYRIZA and PASOK, as the main opposition parties contemplate strategic plays.
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Strong showing for ND in first round of local elections amid low turnout
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis interpreted the results of Sunday’s local elections as a “reconfirmation” of the public’s support in his New Democracy party, after candidates backed by the conservatives won seven of Greece’s 13 regional governorships, while ND-supported hopefuls also look well-placed to win the mayorships of Athens and Thessaloniki in run-off ballots next Sunday.
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ND targets eye-catching wins in local elections as SYRIZA officials agree tentative truce
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is out on the campaign trail this week as the government looks to put its recent difficulties behind it through a strong performance in this weekend’s local elections.
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Clash over institutional interference primes political mood ahead of local elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlthough the attention of Greece’s main political parties is shifting to the first round of local elections this coming weekend, the government’s manoeuvring last week - which led to replacement of board members at the country’s communications privacy watchdog – has infuriated the opposition, which is accusing New Democracy of a undermining Greece’s institutions.
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Kasselakis starts to open up as early polls show little impact on public opinion so far
PoliticsGreek PoliticsStefanos Kasselakis has given his first TV interview since his shock victory in the SYRIZA leadership race as initial opinion polls indicate his victory has had little impact so far on voters’ views about the parties’ abilities.
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Government paves way for major U-turn on migration as opposition warns of interference in regulators
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMeasures to manage migration, including a major regularisation programme, have been mooted by Greek government officials this week in what could turn out to be major policy reversal for the Mitsotakis administration.
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Outsider Kasselakis on track to lead SYRIZA after securing key backers
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSupport is growing for Stefanos Kasselakis leading up to the run-off for the SYRIZA leadership after several key party figures declared their support for the upstart candidate.
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Floods force Mitsotakis to postpone policy speech amid political fallout from ferry death
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe unfolding disaster caused by Storm Daniel has forced Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to call off his annual speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair to focus on the stricken areas.
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ND keeps eye on upcoming local elections amid ongoing complaints about wildfires
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to head to Thessaloniki on Wednesday to prepare the ground in the northern city for his keynote speech at the trade fair on September 9, but he left Athens with criticism from the opposition parties ringing in his ears after the PM held a meeting with officials to address the extensive damage inflicted by the wildfires.
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PM under pressure to account for destruction, as wildfires stoke anti-migrant sentiment
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPressure is intensifying on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to account for the government’s handling of the catastrophic wildfires which continue to burn across Greece.