A Metron Analysis poll for Mega TV suggests that dissatisfaction with the government’s record in a number of policy areas is high but, nevertheless, New Democracy has started to reverse some of the recent losses it has suffered.
Greece’s industrial turnover remained in growth in February, rising by 3.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) from a 3.1 percent increase in January, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.16 billion euros in February, from a surplus of 1.7 billion euros in January, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday.
During the Spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington this week, the IMF presented its latest global estimates as part of the World Economic Outlook and the Fiscal Monitor.
The naming by New Democracy of controversial Greek Albanian politician Fredi Beleri as a candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections has aroused a predictable degree of controversy among the opposition but is seen by the conservatives as a way of shoring up support against threat from far-right parties.
The skyrocketing cost of basic goods and lagging wages are at the centre of demands by unions which have gone on strike demanding for more effective government interventions.
The tight fiscal framework imposed by the new Stability and Growth Pact rules and Greece's long-standing commitment to primary surpluses above 2 pct of GDP for decades are catching up with the Greek government, as the window that allowed for handouts and support initiatives thanks to the escape clause is now firmly closed.
New Democracy has unveiled its list of candidates for this summer’s European Parliament elections and, in a clear nod to right-wing voters, has included ethnic Greek Albanian Fredi Beleri among the hopefuls.
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 2.95 billion euros in March, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday.
Somewhat in the shadow of developments in the Middle East, the governing New Democracy party is due to unveil this Monday its list of candidates for the European Parliament elections.
