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Clash over institutional interference primes political mood ahead of local elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlthough the attention of Greece’s main political parties is shifting to the first round of local elections this coming weekend, the government’s manoeuvring last week - which led to replacement of board members at the country’s communications privacy watchdog – has infuriated the opposition, which is accusing New Democracy of a undermining Greece’s institutions.
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Kasselakis starts to open up as early polls show little impact on public opinion so far
PoliticsGreek PoliticsStefanos Kasselakis has given his first TV interview since his shock victory in the SYRIZA leadership race as initial opinion polls indicate his victory has had little impact so far on voters’ views about the parties’ abilities.
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Government paves way for major U-turn on migration as opposition warns of interference in regulators
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMeasures to manage migration, including a major regularisation programme, have been mooted by Greek government officials this week in what could turn out to be major policy reversal for the Mitsotakis administration.
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Outsider Kasselakis on track to lead SYRIZA after securing key backers
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSupport is growing for Stefanos Kasselakis leading up to the run-off for the SYRIZA leadership after several key party figures declared their support for the upstart candidate.
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Floods force Mitsotakis to postpone policy speech amid political fallout from ferry death
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe unfolding disaster caused by Storm Daniel has forced Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to call off his annual speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair to focus on the stricken areas.
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ND keeps eye on upcoming local elections amid ongoing complaints about wildfires
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to head to Thessaloniki on Wednesday to prepare the ground in the northern city for his keynote speech at the trade fair on September 9, but he left Athens with criticism from the opposition parties ringing in his ears after the PM held a meeting with officials to address the extensive damage inflicted by the wildfires.
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PM under pressure to account for destruction, as wildfires stoke anti-migrant sentiment
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPressure is intensifying on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to account for the government’s handling of the catastrophic wildfires which continue to burn across Greece.
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Raging fires and deaths force government onto defensive, create dangerous mix
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn a bid to fend off the growing political criticism it has suffered as wildfires batter the country, the government has pledged to hold a leaders’ debate about how the Greek authorities have dealt with the challenge this summer after more destruction was caused on Tuesday and 18 people lost their lives.
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Govt looks to tax bonanza for autumn handouts announcement
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government appears confident that it has enough ammunition in the budget to announce another round of support measures, which it hopes will demonstrate that it is determined to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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Growing challenges await PM following summer break
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs Greece reaches the peak of its summer, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces a daunting return from his vacation due to several government slip-ups over the last few weeks and a series of challenges that lie ahead.