Greek politics

Greece’s main opposition further dismantled – POLITICO

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Greece’s main opposition further dismantled – POLITICO

In September 2023, Kasselakis was elected from nowhere to head Syriza. Since then, the party has been mired in toxic infighting. Kasselakis, a former Goldman Sachs trader, faced criticism over his opinions on the economy, NATO, and Israel, which were seen as far apart from that of the left. The legitimacy of his wealth declaration … Read more

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

Former Greek spy boss denies using illegal malware – POLITICO

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Former Greek spy boss denies using illegal malware – POLITICO

The former chief of Greece’s intelligence service told judges the agency didn’t use illegal phone malware between 2019 and 2022 to spy on targets, Reuters reported, citing court documents. The surveillance scandal broke in August 2022 when it was revealed that the government had wiretapped the phone of opposition Socialist Pasok leader Nikos Androulakis. Investigative … Read more

Erdoğan dashes hopes for resumption of Cyprus talks on invasion’s 50th anniversary – POLITICO

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Erdoğan dashes hopes for resumption of Cyprus talks on invasion’s 50th anniversary – POLITICO

Greek Cypriots dismiss a two-state deal as a non-starter. Both Greece and Cyprus have repeatedly said that they remain steadfastly committed to the goal of reunifying Cyprus within the framework of United Nations resolutions. “We will not allow unilateral actions, nor will the Turkish Cypriot people succumb to threats,” Erdoğan said. “It is impossible to … Read more

Greece rocked by voter privacy scandal ahead of EU election – POLITICO

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Greece rocked by voter privacy scandal ahead of EU election – POLITICO

Dozens of recipients of Asimakopoulou’s email said they had never had prior communication with her and didn’t consent to receiving her emails. Failing to account for how she got the data, Asimakopoulou — who was vice-chair of the committee on international trade in the last term — stepped down on March 15 from running in the New … Read more

Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges after brawl in parliament – POLITICO

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Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges after brawl in parliament – POLITICO

 “This will be decided by judges,” Floros shouted anyway, to which Grammenos replied “shut up, you trash!” The tension escalated and the two men stepped outside of the plenary room. Photos have emerged in Greek media that appear to show Floros putting Grammenos in a headlock and throwing him on the ground. Grammenos was transferred … 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