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Metron Analysis Poll: ND Leads, Tsipras Gains, Karystianou Declines
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeastprotothema-en12h ago3 sources

Metron Analysis Poll: ND Leads, Tsipras Gains, Karystianou Declines

A recent Metron Analysis poll shows New Democracy maintaining its lead in Greece, though with some losses, while PASOK holds 15%. The survey also indicates gains for Tsipras and a decline for Karystianou, with the high cost of living identified as the public's primary concern.

Greek PM Defends "Executive State" Amid MP Concerns
Politicsiefimeridaprotothema-en1d ago2 sources

Greek PM Defends "Executive State" Amid MP Concerns

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government are defending the "executive state" model of governance. This defense comes after five New Democracy MPs reportedly broke ranks or intervened with a letter, raising questions ahead of the party's congress.

Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of 13 Ruling Party MPs in EU Funds Probe
Worlddr-dkdigi24aktuality-sk+12dnevnik-bgstraits-timescyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporikibalkan-webnewsbeastavgi+4 more7d ago15 sources

Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of 13 Ruling Party MPs in EU Funds Probe

The Greek Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to lift the immunity of 13 New Democracy Members of Parliament, paving the way for an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office into alleged misuse of agricultural EU funds. The decision follows suspicions of abuse related to the OPEKEPE organization.

RealPolls Survey Reveals Greek Political Landscape
Politicsnewsbeastprotothema-en8d ago2 sources

RealPolls Survey Reveals Greek Political Landscape

A recent RealPolls survey indicates New Democracy holds a 15.3-point lead over PASOK, with the party polling at 30.6%. The poll also explored public opinion on other political figures and the possibility of early elections.

Greek PM Mitsotakis Unveils Constitutional Revision Plan
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeast13d ago2 sources

Greek PM Mitsotakis Unveils Constitutional Revision Plan

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that his New Democracy party will begin discussions in May for a constitutional revision. The plan focuses on a core of 25 articles and proposes major institutional reforms.

Greek MP Responds to European Prosecutor's Investigation
Politicsnewsbeast14d ago

Greek MP Responds to European Prosecutor's Investigation

Kostas Tsiaras, a New Democracy MP and former Minister of Rural Development, addressed his involvement in a second European Prosecutor's case concerning OPEKEPE, stating he personally recommended the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

PASOK Criticizes ND Over OPEKEPE Scandal in Greece
Politicsiefimerida25d ago

PASOK Criticizes ND Over OPEKEPE Scandal in Greece

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas criticized New Democracy (ND) MPs for treating OPEKEPE, the agricultural payments organization, as spoils, highlighting a massive scandal of public fund mismanagement under judicial review.

Greek Minister Comments on Karystianou's New Right-Wing Party
Politicsnewsbeast27d ago

Greek Minister Comments on Karystianou's New Right-Wing Party

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis commented on Maria Karystianou's new party, describing it as strongly right-wing and positioned to the right of New Democracy. This follows earlier support for the party from Christos Konstantinidis, who also highlighted concerns about the suitability of the venue for the Tempi trial.

PASOK Leaders Discuss Party Direction, Rule Out ND Coalition
Politicsiefimeridaekathimerini1mo ago2 sources

PASOK Leaders Discuss Party Direction, Rule Out ND Coalition

The 4th Regular Congress of PASOK continues with speeches from prominent figures like Papandreou, Venizelos, Doukas, and Diamantopoulou, who are discussing the party's future, ruling out a coalition with New Democracy, and calling for electoral victory and governance overhaul.

PASOK Leaders Androulakis and Doukas Move Towards Truce
Politicsiefimerida1mo ago

PASOK Leaders Androulakis and Doukas Move Towards Truce

A potential truce appears to be emerging between PASOK leaders Androulakis and Doukas following extensive discussions, particularly concerning a resolution proposed by Haris Doukas at the PASOK Congress against cooperation with New Democracy.

Greek New Democracy Party Holds Pre-Congress in Nafplio
Politicsiefimerida1d ago

Greek New Democracy Party Holds Pre-Congress in Nafplio

The New Democracy party is holding a pre-congress meeting in Nafplio, Greece, as part of its pre-congressional dialogue ahead of the 16th Regular Party Congress in Athens, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis scheduled to speak.

New Democracy Avoids Rebellion Over Immunity Waivers in Greece
Politicsiefimerida7d ago

New Democracy Avoids Rebellion Over Immunity Waivers in Greece

Satisfaction prevails in Maximos Mansion after the vote on immunity waivers, as the Prime Minister's staff successfully managed to contain centrifugal tendencies within the New Democracy parliamentary group. This averted a potential rebellion within the party.

Kostas Skrekas Resigns as ND Secretary Amid OPEKEPE Case
Politicsiefimerida26d ago

Kostas Skrekas Resigns as ND Secretary Amid OPEKEPE Case

Kostas Skrekas is reportedly resigning as the New Democracy party secretary today, adding to the political developments stemming from the OPEKEPE case and the transmission of related legal documents to Parliament. This follows the resignations of two ministers and one deputy minister.

Greek Government Reaffirms Support for Immunity Waivers in OPEKEPE Case
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1avgi27d ago4 sources

Greek Government Reaffirms Support for Immunity Waivers in OPEKEPE Case

Pavlos Marinakis, the Greek government spokesperson, has reiterated that it is a principle of the government and New Democracy to accept requests for immunity waivers in the OPEKEPE case, as they await the new case file to be sent to Parliament for examination.

Tensions Rise in New Democracy Over OPEKEPE 2 Case in Greece
Politicsiefimerida27d ago

Tensions Rise in New Democracy Over OPEKEPE 2 Case in Greece

Significant political developments are anticipated in Greece as a new case file regarding the OPEKEPE 2 affair is sent to Parliament, leading to a tense atmosphere within the New Democracy party and speculation about cabinet reshuffles and exclusions from ballots.

Realpolls Survey Shows ND Leading PASOK in Greece
Worldiefimerida8d ago

Realpolls Survey Shows ND Leading PASOK in Greece

A Realpolls survey for Protagon indicates that New Democracy's support is double that of PASOK, while Plefsi Eleftherias is losing ground. The poll also reflects public opinion on Tsipras and Karystianou.

Greek Ruling Party Faces Internal Challenges Over MP Immunity
PoliticsSCMPiefimerida8d ago2 sources

Greek Ruling Party Faces Internal Challenges Over MP Immunity

Greece's ruling New Democracy party is grappling with internal challenges, including efforts to normalize relations between the Maximos Mansion and its parliamentary group. The potential lifting of immunity for 13 MPs is further testing the party's unity ahead of upcoming elections.

SYRIZA Calls for Immediate Elections in Greece, Criticizing Government
Politicsavgi11d ago

SYRIZA Calls for Immediate Elections in Greece, Criticizing Government

The Greek opposition party SYRIZA is calling for immediate elections, criticizing the New Democracy government for its failures over seven years and demanding political change. The party also highlighted a recent resignation as a symbolic victory for investigative journalism and the opposition.

Greek Parliament to Discuss and Vote on Economy Ministry Bill
Financeiefimerida24d ago

Greek Parliament to Discuss and Vote on Economy Ministry Bill

The Greek Parliament is set to discuss and vote on the Ministry of Economy's bill concerning the "Social Climate Fund, Modernization Fund, and other provisions." The bill was introduced by the Committee on Economic Affairs with the positive vote of New Democracy.

PASOK: Corruption and clientelism of the New Democracy government met at the OPEKEPE
Politicsiefimerida24d ago

PASOK: Corruption and clientelism of the New Democracy government met at the OPEKEPE

Η κυβέρνηση Μητσοτάκη έχει δημιουργήσει «καθετοποιημένο σύστημα» στη διαχείριση των κοινοτικών πόρων, τόνισε σε ανακοίνωση του ο Εκπρόσωπος Τύπου του ΠΑΣΟΚ, Κώστας Τσουκαλάς. Αυτό τόνισε,…

OPEKEPE Cases Lead to Mini Cabinet Reshuffle in Greece
Politicsiefimerida26d ago

OPEKEPE Cases Lead to Mini Cabinet Reshuffle in Greece

The OPEKEPE case files are reportedly leading to a mini cabinet reshuffle in Greece, with three ministers expected to be replaced by new figures from the New Democracy party, as the government attempts damage control following recent poll results.

Greek MP Dismisses Talk of Early Elections
Worldiefimerida27d ago

Greek MP Dismisses Talk of Early Elections

Dimitris Kairidis, parliamentary representative for New Democracy, sought to definitively close the 'window' for early elections opened by Kostis Hatzidakis, stating that elections will take place on schedule.

Greek Government Faces Political Challenges Amidst Scandals and Policy Debates
Worldnewsbeast28d ago

Greek Government Faces Political Challenges Amidst Scandals and Policy Debates

The Greek government is facing a challenging period, with reports of resignations and exclusions from ballots, a second case concerning OPEKEPE involving 11 New Democracy members, and ongoing discussions about alliances among families affected by the Tempi incident, alongside new taxes on tourism and catering.

Greek New Democracy to Seek Early Elections
Politicsiefimeridaavgi1mo ago2 sources

Greek New Democracy to Seek Early Elections

The Greek New Democracy party is reportedly planning to seek early elections, citing concerns that no development programs will be active until 2029 and issues with the Recovery Fund and OPΕΚΕΠΕ 2.

Kostas Skrekas Visits Kastoria
Politicsnewsbeast1mo ago

Kostas Skrekas Visits Kastoria

Kostas Skrekas, Secretary of the Political Committee of New Democracy, visited Kastoria, accompanied by Stelios Kontadakis and MP Maria Antoniou, as part of regional visits.