https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:26:12 GMT 2026-09-05T12:26:12Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16414 Greece’s decision to sign the 3-billion-euro “Achilles Shield” defence agreement with Israel marks one of the most significant military procurements in its modern history, but also one of the most controversial. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:10:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16414 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-01T07:10:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16378 The government faced a twin barrage of criticism over the weekend, as opposition parties condemned both the Supreme Court prosecutor’s refusal to reopen the wiretapping case and the handling of Greece’s Patriot missile deployment in Saudi Arabia. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:19:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16378 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-10T07:19:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16340 Party leaders are due to debate this Friday the government’s proposals for the revision of the Greek constitution. But it was already clear from the opening session of the parliamentary discussion that New Democracy enters this process politically isolated, unable to secure the 180‑vote supermajority required for any meaningful change, and locked in a confrontational dynamic with an opposition that refuses to grant it even the minimum level of trust. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:54:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16340 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-24T06:54:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16335 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used Monday’s meeting of New Democracy’s parliamentary group to send a message that carried distinctly pre‑election undertones, even as he repeated once again that national elections will be held in the spring of 2027. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:47:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16335 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-21T06:47:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16333 As Greece moves deeper into the summer, there are significant political developments on at least three fronts: the government’s quiet preparations for a potential autumn election, Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS completing its organisational architecture ahead of its first national campaign, and SYRIZA fighting what increasingly looks like its final battle for survival under its newly elected parliamentary leader, Rena Dourou. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:57:48 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16333 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-20T06:57:48Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16329 The government has launched a forceful counter‑offensive following the European Public Prosecutor’s Office’s (EPPO) decision to prosecute four New Democracy MPs for misdemeanour‑level offences linked to agricultural subsidies. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:59:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16329 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-17T06:59:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16328 The European Public Prosecutor’s investigation into the OPEKEPE scandal took another turn on Wednesday with the announcement of indictments against four government lawmakers and several former senior officials for crimes connected with fraud at the farm payments agency. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:53:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16328 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-16T08:53:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16315 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis moved on Thursday to shut down intensifying speculation that Greece is heading for early elections, insisting that he intends to serve out his full second term. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:02:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16315 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-10T07:02:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16312 The Ankara NATO summit has produced sharply divergent readings in Athens, with the government presenting PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis's performance as a firm defence of national interests and the opposition arguing it exposed the failure of Greece's "calm waters" approach toward Turkey. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:15:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16312 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-09T10:15:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16308 Greek officials have pushed back against the suggestion that US President Donald Trump plans to lift sanctions on Turkey allowing it to return to the F-35 procurement programme, in response to hints dropped by the president at the NATO summit in Ankara. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:52:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16308 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-08T10:52:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16299 The deadly arson attack on the homes of New Democracy officials in Thessaloniki, which claimed the life of Vagia Nestora, the mother of a local conservative candidate, has become a defining moment in an already unsettled political season. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:07:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16299 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-03T07:07:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16290 The emergence of Alexis Tsipras’s new party, the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), has disrupted established balances, destabilised the opposition, and forced governing New Democracy into high intensity pre‑election manoeuvring. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:28:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16290 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-30T07:28:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16236 The developments in Greek politics continue to come at a high pace: Over the last few days, SYRIZA has effectively withdrawn from the electoral arena, Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS has consolidated its position as the main opposition force, New Democracy is reportedly preparing a limited reshuffle while quietly weighing the temptation of autumn elections, and ex-PM Antonis Samaras has all but confirmed his intention to launch a new party Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:29:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16236 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-08T06:29:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16228 A new Metron Analysis poll confirms what recent surveys have already hinted at: the emergence of Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS and Maria Karystianou’s Elpida (Hope for Democracy) appears to be causing a structural shift in Greek politics. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:24:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16228 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-05T06:24:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16225 The latest polling figures, capturing the launch of two new political parties, is shaping the political battles for the months ahead, with New Democracy focussing on consolidating its dominance while the left and centre-left parties enter a period of radical transformation. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:34:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16225 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-03T07:34:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16207 Parties across the political spectrum have offered their first reactions to ELAS, the new political vehicle of former PM Alexis Tsipras, whose launch on Tuesday has sent ripples through the landscape of Greek politics. Thu, 28 May 2026 08:11:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16207 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-28T08:11:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16203 Just hours before Alexis Tsipras unveils his new political vehicle in Athens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to convene his cabinet with the aim of projecting stability, accelerating reforms and defending his government from pressures emerging simultaneously from the right and the centre‑left. Tue, 26 May 2026 07:49:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16203 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-26T07:49:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16183 New Democracy’s 16th party congress was intended to showcase stability, continuity and confidence. Kyriakos Mitsotakis closed the proceedings on Sunday with a speech that sought to re‑centre the political narrative around a simple proposition: ND remains the only force capable of guaranteeing stability and steering Greece toward 2030. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:58:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16183 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-18T05:58:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16172 Former PM Alexis Tsipras took a significant step towards forming a new political party with a public speech on Monday, in which he hinted at a June launch. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:23:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16172 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-13T09:23:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16138 In a sign of rising tensions within New Democracy, lawmakers from the ruling conservative party have taken aim at Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s inner circle over what they say is an over-concentration of power in the PM’s office which marginalises elected representatives. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:42:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16138 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-29T08:42:30Z