https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:29:14 GMT 2026-09-05T12:29:14Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16399 Greece returns on Monday to its normal political rhythm after the summer lull, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis chairing the first cabinet meeting of the new season at Maximos Mansion. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:09:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16399 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-24T08:09:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16347 As Greece moves towards the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in early September, the government is being forced to deal with a cost‑of‑living crisis intensified by geopolitical instability, a shifting electoral landscape marked by new party dynamics and voter volatility, and the start of a major constitutional revision process that requires broad parliamentary support. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:18:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16347 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-27T07:18:10Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16306 There are increasing signs that the upcoming elections are playing a dominant role in the Greek government’s decision‑making process, and last week’s decision to scrap an intervention on bereavement support (known in Greece as “widows’ pensions”) sends a strong signal that the prospect of calling snap polls after the summer is not a remote possibility. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:01:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16306 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-06T10:01:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16285 The Greek government continues to face challenges in defending its economic record, as stories gain prominence about Greeks increasingly being unable to afford what used to be normal daily life and routine. Readers will be aware that this is an issue we have covered extensively over recent months. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:54:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16285 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-29T07:54:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16273 The Greek authorities will have welcomed the MoU signed between the US and Iran as a first decisive step towards a lasting resolution of the conflict, although a 60‑day period remains in which outstanding issues must be resolved before a final deal is reached. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:51:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16273 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-23T08:51:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16268 The government’s launch of PosoKanei, a new digital platform that allows consumers to compare supermarket prices in real time, has triggered a fierce political row, underscoring the central role that the cost‑of‑living crisis continues to play ahead of the upcoming elections. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:10:18 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16268 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-19T09:10:18Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16260 The government is stepping up its efforts to demonstrate that it is easing the financial burden on Greek households, as the second part of the latest ALCO poll painted a stark picture of economic insecurity. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:24:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16260 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-17T06:24:50Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16226 In its latest Economic Outlook, the OECD says that Greece enters 2026 on a footing of notable economic resilience, though it remains “under pressure” from shifting global dynamics. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:32:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16226 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-04T07:32:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 The European Commission published last week its latest spring economic forecasts, becoming the latest institution to confirm that the unresolved Iran conflict will be a key factor shaping this year’s economic outcomes. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:43:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-26T08:43:53Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16184 With the war in Iran far from settled and the main choke point for global energy and trade still in place - as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially shut - newly released data points to a severe inflation shock for the Greek economy. Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16184 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-18T07:26:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16173 The impact of the protracted Iran conflict is now filtering into the Greek economy and is reflected in hard data and sentiment indicators covering periods after the war began at the end of February. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:31:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16173 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-13T09:31:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16125 The latest raft of support measures unveiled, and a unified stance by his parliamentary party, have helped to alleviate the pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:50:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16125 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-23T10:50:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16124 Greece’s statistical authority published on Wednesday the first notification of the fiscal data for 2025, capturing a strong fiscal performance and the ongoing downward path of Greek debt. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:11:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16124 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-22T10:11:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16123 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce a fresh round of support measures aimed at cushioning the effects of the Middle East energy crisis, based on improved fiscal performance. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16123 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-22T09:30:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.16100 The war in Iran has entered its second month, precipitating what the International Energy Agency (IEA) describes as the “largest supply disruption in the history of global oil markets”. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:49:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.16100 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-06T07:49:54Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16088 The political temperature rose sharply in the aftermath of PASOK’s congress, with New Democracy launching a coordinated counter‑offensive aimed at undermining the party’s renewed sense of unity and ambition. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:50:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16088 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-31T09:50:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 As the conflict in Iran shows no sign of easing, and with damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East estimated to have reduced production capacity by roughly 30–40 percent - repairs that could take years to complete - it is becoming evident that the world will face unsettled energy markets and volatile prices for some time, even in the more benign scenario of a swift end to the war. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:22:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-30T07:22:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 The government moved on two fronts on Monday, announcing a 300-million-euro package of targeted support measures while simultaneously approving a 5-billion-euro defence programme designed to strengthen Greece’s deterrent posture amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:16:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-24T08:16:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16065 New Democracy enters this new phase of the Middle East crisis with a solid polling advantage but a visibly unsettled electorate. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:03:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16065 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-23T08:03:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 The government in Athens has categorically rejected through the most senior channels the possibility of a military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, echoing the common response of European leaders to calls from US President Donald Trump. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-18T10:41:51Z