https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:10:27 GMT 2026-05-14T19:10:27Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16136 The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens last week marked a symbolic yet substantive reaffirmation of a bilateral relationship that has evolved into one of increasing strategic depth in recent years. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:24:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16136 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-28T06:24:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16132 Emmanuel Macron’s two‑day visit to Athens unfolded as a dense, symbol‑laden and strategically significant moment for both countries, but also with implications for Europe more broadly. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:54:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16132 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-27T06:54:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16122 French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Athens this week comes with unusual strategic weight, reflecting not only the deepening ties between France and Greece but also the broader recalibration underway within Europe’s security and economic architecture. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:39:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16122 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-22T07:39:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16120 A new poll showing New Democracy slipping three points in a month and a public that attributes the OPEKEPE scandal primarily to political interventions sets a stark backdrop for Wednesday’s parliamentary vote on lifting the immunity of 13 government MPs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:04:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16120 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-21T07:04:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15070 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited France and Israel over the last few days, aiming to bolster close relations with key allies ahead of two important developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:05:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15070 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-01T06:05:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14932 Greece has decided to take its first steps towards building close ties with a post-Assad Syria. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:02:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14932 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-10T07:02:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11943 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that the re-election of Emmanuel Macron as French President bodes well for his government’s hopes of further progress within the European Union on effective answers to the economic and energy challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and other recent developments. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:53:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11943 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-26T12:53:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11643 The first six of 24 state of the art Rafale fighter jets Greece is acquiring from France arrived to much fanfare last Wednesday at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:36:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11643 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-24T07:36:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11218 Greece’s defence agreement with France, including the purchase of at least three warships, received strong approval in Greek Parliament on Thursday despite becoming a point of contention between the government and main opposition. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:05:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11218 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-10-08T13:05:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11207 Greece and Turkey return on Wednesday for the 63rd round of their exploratory talks, this time in Ankara, with the possibility that they could eventually lead to international arbitration if enough common ground is found. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:55:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11207 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-10-06T06:55:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11188 French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed in Paris on Tuesday what they described as a “historic” defence agreement involving new warships and a mutual assistance clause. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:36:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11188 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-09-29T09:36:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11186 The media spotlight on Tuesday fell on the agreement between Greece and France for Athens to buy French-made warships in what is being presented by the Greek government as a revamping of the country’s geopolitical standing, not just its defence capabilities. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:06:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11186 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-09-28T12:06:50Z