https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:40:41 GMT 2026-04-14T05:40:41Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15948 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to disagree on the major issues dividing the two countries but shook hands on a number of bilateral deals at long-awaited talks in Ankara which were notable for their cordial atmosphere. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15948 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-12T10:01:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15936 The latest legislation put forward by Greece’s centre-right government aimed at making the country’s migration framework stricter was passed through Parliament on Thursday amid acrimony over a deadly incident in the Aegean earlier this week and grave accusations from Migration Minister Thanos Plevris. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:55:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15936 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-06T08:55:54Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15935 A shipwreck off the island of Chios in which 15 migrants lost their lives has reignited the debate on migration, as the government introduces legislation restricting access to legal residency. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:41:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15935 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-05T10:41:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15378 Recently-appointed migration minister Thanos Plevris made his mark with the passage of a bill which makes it easier for Greece to deport failed asylum seekers and restricts the right to residency. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:13:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15378 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-03T10:13:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15359 The government is doubling down on the stricter migration policy and harsher rhetoric on the issue, which has intensified since Thanos Plevris took over as the country's Migration Minister. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:29:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15359 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-22T07:29:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15309 Amid the onslaught of damaging revelations about farm payments fraud, ministers have seized on voter-pleasing topics to try and reverse the negative climate emerging from polls, announcing new limits on bank charges while doubling down on anti-migrant rhetoric. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:24:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15309 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-23T10:24:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15307 The government is attempting to turn the table on its critics and go on the offensive on a range of issues after spending the last couple of weeks defending itself over the farming subsidy scandal. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:07:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15307 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-22T09:07:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15299 As revelations about systematic fraud in the distribution of farming subsidies continue to emerge, polling captures for the first time the potential impact of the scandal on the ruling New Democracy party. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:15:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15299 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-17T10:15:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15292 Despite a domestic and international outcry over its decision to adopt emergency migration measures, the government seems to have no intention of backing down from its controversial decision, which has to be considered within the current context of Greek politics as well as the heightened flow of migrants reaching the country from Libya. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:45:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15292 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-11T08:45:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15287 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis used the announcement of emergency measures to tackle a surge in migrant arrivals to mark New Democracy’s six years in power. The prime minister launched an attack on his political opponents, including his predecessor Alexis Tsipras, who is rumoured to be planning a comeback to frontline politics. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:34:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15287 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-10T10:34:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15285 On the heels of a bruising week of battling revelations of organised fraud and corruption in the distribution of agricultural funds, the government is being accused of dropping the ball on migration, after an EU-led delegation including Migration Minister Thanos Plevris was turned back at the border of Libya where it had arrived for talks on managing Mediterranean boat crossings. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:38:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15285 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-09T09:38:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15283 Increased migrant flows from Libya to southern Crete are causing the Greek government much concern. The arrival of 1,400 migrants since the weekend, has prompted Greek authorities to start talking about a humanitarian crisis as the island does not have the necessary accommodation facilities. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:11:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15283 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-08T08:11:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15273 As damaging revelations continue to emerge from the European prosecutor’s investigation into organised farming subsidy fraud, the New Democracy government has pledged to win back the public’s trust by clawing back the swindled funds and reforming the payments system. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:19:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15273 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-02T11:19:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15264 The issue of Libya is a concern again for the Greek government and its diplomats. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:47:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15264 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-30T05:47:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15190 The government yesterday announced a tightening of the migration framework, among a series of reforms which it hopes will move the agenda on from the farming subsidy scandal. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:30:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15190 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-29T09:30:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15042 The New Democracy government is promising a crackdown on illegal migration and a new framework for legal routes into the country as part of an effort to restart the agenda in response to falling ratings and a rise in the popularity of far-right parties. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:24:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15042 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-03-26T10:24:42Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14472 In line with the government’s recent strategy of facing up to any criticism coming from the right of the political spectrum, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has responded to complaints about his stance on migration and foreign policy. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:32:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14472 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-10-18T08:32:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14465 In the latest challenge to New Democracy’s dominance over conservative issues, right-wing critics have been lining up to attack the government’s policy on relations with Turkey and migration. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:28:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14465 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-10-17T10:28:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14433 The government in Athens is taking stock of its migrant reception facilities as the broadening of the conflict in the Middle East threatens a new wave of displacements in the region. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:52:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14433 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-10-02T12:52:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14404 The meeting between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday is expected to be the highlight of the Greek PM’s visit to New York, where he will hold several meetings on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:40:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14404 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-09-23T06:40:25Z