https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:58:54 GMT 2026-04-16T21:58:54Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15930 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has moved to reopen the dormant debate on constitutional revision, launching a process he casts as both overdue institutional housekeeping and a necessary modernisation for a country facing 21st‑century challenges. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:31:57 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15930 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-02T09:31:57Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15164 New Democracy has taken advantage of the Tempe issue moving back to the top of the political agenda by turning its fire on PASOK, the party it sees as its most immediate rival. Fri, 16 May 2025 08:41:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15164 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-16T08:41:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14629 The government is drafting several pieces of legislation for the resumption of parliamentary activity after the holidays, focussing on secondary education reform and boosting the housing supply, while the PM’s office is said to be considering ways of limiting access to harmful social media content for underage users. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:30:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14629 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-27T11:30:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.14396 The track record of public consultations in Greece leaves much to be desired in terms of public engagement and transparency, according to a study commissioned by a leading environmental think tank. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:14:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.14396 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-09-18T12:14:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12443 Hospital doctors and healthcare staff are striking over the latest raft of healthcare reforms tabled by the government. The New Democracy administration shows no signs of wavering on the unpopular legislation, keen to demonstrate in the final months of its term that it is delivering on its pledges. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:58:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12443 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-12-01T11:58:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12405 Hoping to swat away some of the criticism that has been aimed in its direction regarding the surveillance scandal, the government unveiled on Tuesday a draft law aimed at protecting privacy, which would also outlaw the sale and possession of spyware. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:07:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12405 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-11-16T14:07:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11997 Greece’s first climate law made its way to Parliament this week, with only minor changes in light of public consultation and the unfolding energy crisis. The legislation was tabled on the same day that the European Commission presented its REPowerEU package aimed at cutting dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Thu, 19 May 2022 10:57:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11997 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-19T10:57:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10738 The recent arguments over police brutality and street violence were aired in Parliament on Friday as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to hit back at allegations that his government is allowing officers to act with impunity by proposing a range of measures to monitor and improve their behaviour. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:44:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10738 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-03-12T13:44:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10107 A draft insolvency mega-bill is being debated in Parliament this week, following several months of drafting and a six-week consultation period. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:37:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10107 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-10-20T06:37:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.9869 On June 25, a note was issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union to the Permanent Representatives Committee granting a partial mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the proposed Regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund (JTF). Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:33:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.9869 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-07-20T06:33:53Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9839 The government has been forced to make changes to the bill aimed at regulating street demonstrations after objections were raised by Parliament’s scientific committee, not just opposition parties. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:50:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9839 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-07-08T11:50:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.9406 The route to a successful energy transition requires developing strategies that aim towards the optimization and cost-effective use of energy resources and infrastructure. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:15:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.9406 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-09T08:15:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8879 Government and opposition in Greece are once again facing off over law and order in universities, in a debate which ranges from civil rights to terrorism. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:36:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8879 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-11-13T12:36:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.8029 A study by IHS Markit which analysed the various growth policies and factors that could contribute to Greece’s future long-term economic growth found that raising foreign direct investment (FDI) is the most vital element. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:04:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.8029 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-01-31T14:04:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.7644 A new strategic investment framework was presented yesterday by Economy Minister Yiannis Dragasakis aimed at fast-tracking investments into Greece. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:21:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.7644 Omaira Gill 2018-12-06T12:21:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.7473 A much-anticipated judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Slovak Republic versus Achmea B.V. (Case C-284/16), on March 6 this year, ruled that the arbitration clause contained in Article 8 of the 1991 Netherlands-Slovakia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) has an adverse effect on the autonomy of EU law. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:36:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.7473 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-11T11:36:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.7464 Greece has scored poorly in the first European Skills Index (ESI) released by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop). Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:24:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.7464 Omaira Gill 2018-10-09T09:24:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.7137 GDPR, a set of rules on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, could fundamentally change the relationship between massive tech companies that gather data, and the users they gather it from. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:48:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.7137 Omaira Gill 2018-06-14T08:48:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.6996 On April 23, 2018, Greece issued Law 4529/2018 implementing the EU Antitrust Damages Directive 2014/104/EU (“the Antitrust Damages Directive”). Tue, 08 May 2018 08:11:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.legal.6996 Omaira Gill 2018-05-08T08:11:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6648 Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:16:33 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6648 Omaira Gill 2018-01-31T12:16:33Z