https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:35:51 GMT 2026-07-07T22:35:51Z en Macropolis 2013 https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4421 Before he devotes full attention to the domestic audience, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is hoping to enhance his standing outside Greece by strengthening ties with the Southern European leaders that are due in Athens on Friday for a summit called by the Greek premier. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:54:46 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4421 Chris Condos 2016-09-08T11:54:46Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4358 The government attempted on Wednesday to distance itself from the controversy surrounding the latest prosecution of the former head of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Andreas Georgiou, over Greece’s 2009 deficit figure. Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:57:31 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4358 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-24T13:57:31Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4331 The Greek Foreign Ministry has decided to monitor closely European developments linked to the result of the UK referendum so Athens can be prepared for the developments leading up to, and following, the UK’s possible departure from the EU. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:06:00 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4331 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-12T08:06:00Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4173 Greece is hoping that the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the EU will clear up relatively swiftly but it is not at the forefront of the group of countries that are calling for the British government to initiate Article 50 as soon as possible. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:59:25 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4173 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-29T13:59:25Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4169 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras headed to Brussels on Tuesday for the first European Council since the referendum in the UK but attention at home was still on the government’s plans to change the electoral law. Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:58:55 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4169 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-28T11:58:55Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4161 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras chose a rather political response to the result of the UK referendum on Friday, highlighting the European Union’s failings and calling for progressive forces in the EU to make more of an impact on the decision-making process. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:57:45 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4161 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-24T13:57:45Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4049 The Greek government has begun the process of digesting this weeks’ Eurogroup agreement, which failed to live up to Athens’s hopes for debt relief and left the coalition with some more work to do before the disbursement of the next loan tranche can take place. Thu, 26 May 2016 13:58:23 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4049 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-26T13:58:23Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3979 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has been in fan upbeat mood this week following the successful parliamentary vote on Sunday and the positive noises coming from the Eurogroup on Monday. Wed, 11 May 2016 11:41:03 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3979 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-11T11:41:03Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3971 Greece and its creditors appeared to move a step closer on Monday to an agreement that would conclude the bailout review but questions remain about the details of some aspects of the potential deal. Mon, 09 May 2016 18:43:10 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3971 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-09T18:43:10Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3965 Greek Parliament passed the pension and income tax reform bill entailing 2 percent of GDP in fiscal measures needed to lead to the completion of the first bailout, with all 153 of the government’s MPs backing the legislation. Mon, 09 May 2016 06:21:50 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3965 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-09T06:21:50Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3957 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to resume talks with Greek government officials on Tuesday, following the Easter break, but the country’s lenders appear to have already to set expectations low for any agreement on the bailout review by the extra Eurogroup on May 9. Mon, 02 May 2016 20:45:36 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3957 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-02T20:45:36Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3947 A Eurogroup meeting that will potentially be decisive for the conclusion of Greece’s bailout review is due to be held on May 9 but it is still not clear how Athens and its creditors will arrive at an agreement on the process of defining the extra 2 percent of GDP in standby measures needed for the negotiations to be wrapped up successfully. Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:12:59 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3947 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-29T13:12:59Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3922 Friday’s Eurogroup in Amsterdam ended with a clearer picture of what needs to be achieved for Greece to complete its bailout review but with more doubts about whether the government has the political capacity needed to push through the required measures. Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:44:21 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3922 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-22T13:44:21Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3808 Athens strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels and expressed its “profound grief at this heinous crime” but is seriously concerned about the consequences this may have on the refugee crisis and especially on the implementation of the EU–Turkey deal secured in the Belgian capital last week. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:18:53 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3808 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-23T12:18:53Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3741 Greek political leaders were locked in lengthy talks on Friday as they tried to form a common position on the refugee crisis before Monday’s European Unit summit with Turkey, which is seen as key to reducing the flow of migrants arriving in Greece. Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:25:00 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3741 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-04T14:25:00Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2990 The head of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Gianni Pitella, distanced himself on Thursday from the idea of SYRIZA joining the group, apparently leaving the Greek leftists somewhat isolated in terms of European politics. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:42:53 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2990 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-01T13:42:53Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2848 The possibility of Greece’s opposition parties combining forces to form a pro-European front for possible snap elections was revived on Wednesday but the possibilities of such an alliance remain slim. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:40:14 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2848 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-19T13:40:14Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2735 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has made it clear that he believes the agreement reached with lenders in Brussels on Monday morning is a “bad deal” for Greece that his government “does not believe in” but that the country has no option but to accept it. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:45:50 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2735 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-15T09:45:50Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2728 After his marathon in Brussels, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras now has a series of short sprints to run in Athens as he tries to swiftly pass the legislation demanded by lenders, while ensuring that his government can continue functioning. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:30:55 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2728 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-14T11:30:55Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2720 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras received the broad backing from MPs he wanted for the proposals he submitted to lenders during a vote in Parliament early on Saturday but was left with a conundrum to solve after his own coalition lawmakers failed to support it in the necessary numbers. Sat, 11 Jul 2015 02:19:49 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2720 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-11T02:19:49Z