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Novartis affair moves back to political centre stage as accusations fly The Novartis affair is well and truly back on the political centre stage in Greece, with accusations being traded regarding interference in the judicial system and the rule of law being compromised.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
SYRIZA states intention to continue as minority govt after ANEL leaves coalition The government has reiterated its intention to continue in office after the vote on the Prespes Agreement, despite the expected departure of junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) from the administration.
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Tsipras looking to build momentum for elections after vote on name deal Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to start 2019 with the hope that he has the votes he needs to secure a parliamentary majority to ratify the Prespes Agreement, and then use that a springboard for the upcoming general elections.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Macedonia name deal enters crucial and contentious phase An intensification of the processes and political developments regarding the Macedonia name deal is expected at the beginning of 2019.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Tsipras facing decision over timing of vote on Prespes Agreement The moment is approaching when Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will have to take some vital decisions regarding the Macedonia name agreement, which looks set to trigger the end of SYRIZA’s coalition with Independent Greeks (ANEL).
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s hopes of securing the five extra votes he needs in Parliament to pass the Prespes Agreement received a boost over Christmas ahead of what is shaping up to be a defining moment for his government.
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Coalition set to extend, improve OCW but opinion poll favours ND The government is trying to tie up a number of loose ends before the end of the year, which it hopes will be popular with voters although a new opinion poll shows New Democracy extending its lead over SYRIZA.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
SYRIZA scrutinised over watchdog appointment as education hirings confirmed The government’s approach towards independent institutions is under scrutiny again after a political row erupted over its decision to appoint former Supreme Court president Vassiliki Thanou as the head of Greece’s Competition Commission.
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Budget approved as party machinations intensify The 2019 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday night following another head-on clash between SYRIZA and New Democracy, with the significant developments emanating from MPs switching their allegiances.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Bomb blast fuels political clash as ND limits Tsipras's options on name deal Since Monday morning, the domestic debate in Greece has been dominated by the bomb blast at the headquarters of Kathimerini newspaper and Skai TV and radio, potentially overshadowing other serious developments on the political scene.