https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:09:20 GMT 2026-04-11T14:09:20Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16025 Opposition leaders pressed PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis for assurances that Greece’s role in the region will remain strictly limited to the defence of its close ally Cyprus, avoiding deeper involvement in the Iran conflict. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:51:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16025 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-05T09:51:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16020 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate dropped further in January to 7.7 percent, from an upwards revised 7.9 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:53:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16020 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-03T11:53:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15981 Two new opinion polls published over the past few days — one from Marc and one from Metron Analysis — offer a snapshot of a Greek political landscape that is steady at the top yet increasingly unsettled beneath it. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:12:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15981 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-23T08:12:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15976 As Greece edges toward national elections expected by summer 2027, the governing New Democracy party is publicly holding firm to its stated ambition of securing an outright parliamentary majority, which would be record third consecutive victory of this type for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:51:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15976 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-20T07:51:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15933 With the goal of a third term of one-party government drifting out of New Democracy’s reach, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has hinted that he would be open to cooperation with like-minded forces, putting pressure on second party PASOK to clarify its own stance. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:19:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15933 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-04T10:19:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15922 A new opinion poll is causing a stir in Greek politics by propelling Course of Freedom into second place and pushing PASOK into a precarious battle for third, fuelling fresh turmoil inside the centre‑left party, but also depicting a restless electorate, a resurgent outsider force in the form of Tempe justice campaigner Maria Karystianou. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:29:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15922 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-30T08:29:53Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15913 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears insistent that he has no plans to change the 3 pct threshold that parties need to pass to elect MPs in Greece’s national elections. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:36:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15913 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-27T09:36:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15887 The new political party that is due to be launched by Tempe justice campaigner Maria Karystianou continues to hold appeal for the public as pollsters grapple with its potential electoral imprint, giving rise to speculation that it could reshape Greece’s political landscape in the run-up to elections. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:45:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15887 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-15T10:45:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15880 The meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of Greece’s farmers, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Maximos Mansion, has collapsed after some of the protestors refused to take part. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:25:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15880 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-13T08:25:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15871 After months of speculation, and in a move that has the potential to disrupt Greek politics, Maria Karystianou has confirmed plans to launch, but not lead, a new political party. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:38:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15871 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-07T07:38:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15864 Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:35:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15864 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-02T08:35:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15566 In a wide-ranging interview with public broadcaster ERTnews on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to reassert control over the political narrative, dismissing speculation about early elections and doubling down on his government’s reform agenda. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:38:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15566 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-18T07:38:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15563 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to play a long game ahead of the next elections and is trying to keep New Democracy MPs on the same page despite their obvious disappointment about the centre-right party’s lacklustre opinion poll numbers. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:52:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15563 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-17T07:52:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15415 A week after unveiling a package of tax cuts he described as the most radical shake-up in half a century, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated his intention to stay at the helm of New Democracy and the government, appearing confident that voters will appreciate the benefits gradually on the way to elections in 2027. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:05:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15415 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-18T10:05:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15390 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has presented a long-anticipated and much-advertised set of tax cuts aimed at setting his ruling New Democracy party on course for a third parliamentary majority after witnessing a decline in support over the last few months. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:41:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15390 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-08T06:41:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15350 Greek politics is set to resume its normal rhythm again after the peak of the summer holidays over the weekend, and the government’s focus is on winning back support so it can pave a way to a victory in the next general elections, due to be held in less than two years. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:10:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15350 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-18T08:10:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15337 The turmoil caused by the OPEKEPE scandal, which followed soon after the jolt suffered by the government due to the public backlash over the Tempe train crash, has fuelled speculation about the possibility of snap elections, but the government is adamant that it will see out its four-year term. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:39:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15337 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-05T08:39:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15336 The criticism and controversy being generated by the OPEKEPE scandal refuses to die down despite Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s latest attempt to justify his government’s actions and to move on from this issue. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:40:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15336 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-04T08:40:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15116 The government is sticking by the flagship measure announced this week to support renters financially amid accusations from the opposition that the intervention will have little impact. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:19:59 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15116 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-25T06:19:59Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14578 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on his commitment to hold elections in 2027 and not change the electoral law to make it easier for the winning party to gain a parliamentary majority. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:16:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14578 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-02T07:16:00Z