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Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
The ongoing dispute between the government and protesting farmers is taking a political toll on the ruling New Democracy party, according to the latest crop of opinion polls.
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PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit back at his critics in the budget debate on Tuesday, by unveiling new measures to tackle the housing crisis and defending his tough stance on the ongoing farmers’ protests.
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Budget continues to outperform in Nov as taxes beat target by 334 mln
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 12.65 billion euros up to November, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday.
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Government’s growth ambitions meet RRF reality
The government was battered this week by farmers blocking national roads and key infrastructure and from its own parliamentary group, which questioned openly the administration’s approach, the Eurogroup’s unanimous election of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as its president for the next two and half years was a welcome development for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at least on the public relations front.
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Podcast - Tax cuts and balancing acts: Greece's 2026 budget
Greece's 2026 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday, just ahead of the Christmas break. It contained some gifts for Greek taxpayers as it includes the tax cuts worth 1.2 billion euros that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced earlier in the year.
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PM faces new challenges as public sides with farmers, Tsipras questions recovery
The parliamentary debate over next year’s budget is due to conclude with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervention this Tuesday. His comments will be made against the backdrop of an ongoing protest by farmers, which seems to have significant public support, and the questioning of Greece’s recovery under the New Democracy administration by former PM Alexis Tsipras, who may emerge as Mitsotakis’s main rival in the months ahead.
No surprises in Trump’s NSS for Greece as Athens outlines Ukraine position
Farmers' demands and govt red lines keep Greece in deadlock
Economy
Disposable income rises in Q2, saving rate stays negative at -3 pct
Household disposable income increased by a solid 8.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 this year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday.
Wages index growth slows to 7.4 pct YoY in Q3
Import prices contract again in Oct with 2.4 pct drop
Society
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Transition Report 2025-26, "Brave Old World," identifies Greece as a rapidly ageing economy facing mounting demographic challenges, necessitating bold policy responses centered on extending working lives, boosting productivity through technology, and facilitating targeted labor mobility.
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Greece’s 14–29s: Ambitious, anxious and lacking trust
Agora
Podcast - Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
Greece is trying to secure a central role in the global energy game. In this episode of *The Agora*, we explore how a flurry of recent deals is positioning the country as a key player in the transatlantic energy landscape.
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump