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PM embarks on persuasion exercise as political veterans pick up on public discontent
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has launched a fresh campaign to showcase government initiatives on the cost of living and quality of public services, against a backdrop of protests from key sectors.
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ND braces for rural backlash to OPEKEPE scandal as law and order initiatives take centre stage
The prospect of further delays in agricultural support payments has New Democracy lawmakers rattled, as mounting discontent over the OPEKEPE scandal and the government’s handling of rural affairs bubbles over into protests.
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IMF's latest macro and fiscal estimates reflect economic stability
The International Monetary Fund published this week its latest global macro and fiscal forecasts in the context of the annual meetings held in Washington. For Greece, the outlook remains positive although the IMF has a slightly more moderate take than the Greek authorities.
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Tax collections and contained spending take primary surplus 4.15 bln above target in Sep
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 9.36 billion euros up to September, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday.
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Accelerated drop in energy drives import prices down by 2.4 pct YoY in Aug
Greece’s import price index remained in contraction in August, with a drop of 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.1 percent decline in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Tuesday.
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Voters in flux as government faces more pushback over labour reforms
As another 24-hour strike was held on Tuesday to protest the government’s planned labour reforms, two new opinion polls gave an indication of how the Greek public has reacted not just to this issue, but also other recent developments, such as the protests linked to the Tempe train crash case, the ongoing revelations around the OPEKEPE farming subsidy scandal and the decision by former SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras to quit the leftist party.
Mitsotakis heads to Gaza Peace Summit with focus on wider regional developments
Tempe reverberations continue as PM reacts to ongoing protests
Economy
Government budgeting on a late RRF sprint
The draft budget for 2026 tabled in Parliament last week contained interesting signals for further policy considerations and the public debate.
New vehicles drive car sales up by 20.7 pct YoY in Sep
Electricity pushes industrial production down by 2.9 pct YoY in Aug
Society
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Survey attempts to map current contours of progressivism in Greece
The first national survey conducted on behalf of the Progressive Lab’s sketches a profile of modern Greek progressivism that is emphatically social and economic rather than purely cultural.
Greeks crying out for political change but doubt it will happen, poll finds
Access to housing market slipping away for young Greeks
Agora
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Over the past year the United States has reset its trade stance through a series of executive tariff moves and a high profile EU–US framework that established a 15 percent baseline levy.
Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump
Podcast - DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics