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Podcast - DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics
Greece's new political season is underway and it promises to be full of twists and turns as the ruling New Democracy party tries to perform a course correction to get back on track for a decisive third straight election victory.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (414), Economy (349), Greece (529)
How will Trump's tariffs affect Greece?
In April 2025, European countries reacted with shock and confusion to President Donald Trump’s initial tariff announcements on “Liberation Day.” A 90-day reprieve was subsequently granted to EU member states, allowing the European Commission to negotiate a fast-track framework tariff agreement with the Trump administration.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (296), Economy (349), Greece (529)
Podcast - Subsidise this: Fraud scandal delivers new blow to Greek PM
Anyone hoping for a calm summer in Greece just had their hopes dashed. A political storm is engulfing Athens, with four government officials already ousted amid a deepening scandal tied to the misuse of EU agricultural funds.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (414), Greece (529)
Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese
As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Economy (349), Society (151), Greece (529)
Athens and Berlin have reasons to take a closer look at each other
Within a week of being elected as Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz has embarked on a whirlwind of foreign policy diplomacy. His first stops included Paris and Warsaw, followed by Brussels for meetings with the European Commission and at NATO headquarters.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Greece (529)