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GREECE: Early elections in 2022?

GREECE: Early elections in 2022? | Speevr

The possibility of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis calling snap elections is firmly back on the Greek political agenda, spurred by his recent fiscal relief pledges. While Mitsotakis is not expected to decide until early next year and much will depend on what opinion pol…   Become a member to read the rest of this article […]

GREECE: A poorly executed cabinet reshuffle turns into a political fiasco

GREECE: A poorly executed cabinet reshuffle turns into a political fiasco | Speevr

A limited cabinet reshuffle aimed at leaving the wildfire damage behind has become a source of embarrassment for the ruling party as a newly-appointed minister declined the job. A new pandemic wave in the Fall could be the next test for the government, especially as low va…   Become a member to read the rest […]

GREECE: Infection surge dominates daily political agenda

GREECE: Infection surge dominates daily political agenda | Speevr

The resurgence of the pandemic dominates the political agenda, reducing the prospects of a cabinet reshuffle and/or snap elections by year-end. The reform of the supplementary pension system is likely to secure the required parliamentary approval by the end of August. T…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GREECE: Labor market reform after record bond sale

GREECE: Labor market reform after record bond sale | Speevr

Greece is experiencing a slow start to its tourism season but even though such a key sector continues to feel the impact of the pandemic, the latest GDP figures provided some encouragement for a swift economic recovery as Covid-19 wanes The country just received its strong…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

GREECE: Seeking a return to normality

GREECE: Seeking a return to normality | Speevr

Greece opened its food service sector on 3 May and is gearing up to officially welcome tourists to the country from 14 May. Having submitted its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan to Brussels, the government is now turning to the challenges of implementation. T…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

GREECE: Growing discontent amid virus gloom and poor handling of the reopening

GREECE: Growing discontent amid virus gloom and poor handling of the reopening | Speevr

The government is bogged down by persistently high Covid-19 numbers, which have brought intense pressure on the country’s public health system and a slow resumption of economic activity. Athens hopes that a new round of economic relief, faster vaccinations, and a soon-to-b…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GREECE: Targeting gradual opening of the economy as of late March

GREECE: Targeting gradual opening of the economy as of late March | Speevr

Despite intense pressure on the public health system due to Covid-19, the government is planning for a re-opening of the local economy in the coming weeks. Athens will increase the economic relief package for 2021 to 6.5 % of GDP, which is more than EUR 11bn, from the EU…   Become a member to read […]

GREECE: Struggling with crisis management

GREECE: Struggling with crisis management | Speevr

The government is increasingly struggling to maintain an image of competence and sensible management of the public health emergency. Meanwhile, the budget is off track after just the first month of the year due to the escalating costs of the pandemic. Praised for its…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GREECE: Lockdown relaxed amid growing concerns about toll on the economy

GREECE: Lockdown relaxed amid growing concerns about toll on the economy | Speevr

A gradual relaxation of lockdown restrictions is underway as Athens is considering further support for businesses. Despite increasing dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the pandemic, the ruling ND is still far ahead of its main rival in opinion polls. …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GREECE: Struggling with the pandemic; betting on the EU recovery fund

GREECE: Struggling with the pandemic; betting on the EU recovery fund | Speevr

The government has labored with the second Covid-19 wave after being praised for its sure-footed approach earlier in the pandemic crisis. Nevertheless, this has not yet had a significant impact on New Democracy’s opinion poll ratings. Athens submitted its Recovery Fund prop…   Become a member to read the rest of this article