Antonis Samaras

European commissioner nominee pick signals Greece’s rightward turn – POLITICO

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European commissioner nominee pick signals Greece’s rightward turn – POLITICO

To his supporters, Tzitzikostas is considered a party stalwart, and was elected governor on three successive occasions with impressive support. Fluent in English and French, he studied at Georgetown University in the U.S. and University College London. Crucially, he also has experience with European institutions, having served as president of the European Committee of the … Read more

Greece legalizes same-sex marriage – POLITICO

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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage – POLITICO

Around a third of Mitsotakis’ ruling conservative New Democracy party abstained or voted against the bill, but the legislation passed with the help of three center-left and left-wing opposition parties — a rare instance of cross-party support in the country’s parliament. But the bill also caused ructions within progressive parties, in a sign of how … Read more