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Economy
ND Spokesman: Greek Government’s Harsh Negotiation with Institutions Is a Fairy Tale
New Democracy (ND) spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos in his briefing to the press on Thursday referred to the government’s deliberations with the lenders and accused the Greek government that it attempts to cultivate a tale of harsh negotiation.
"It is a...
Greece
Do Personalities Matter in Greek Politics?
The election of Kyriakos Mitsotakis as leader of Greece’s conservative New Democracy (ND) party could herald a new approach to Greek politics, or at least so is the hope and the expectation among many Greeks who see in him...
Economy
New Democracy: Government is Lying when it Says it Won't Cut Pensions
Main opposition party the to SYRIZA-ANEL led government, New Democracy accused Greek government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili of lying when she stated that pensions will not be cut again, noting that the budget signed recently by the government foresees new slashes...
Greece
'I will be Prime Minister,' ND Leader Meimarakis Says at TIF
Speaking at the 80th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on Sunday, New Democracy leader Evangelos Meimarakis signalled his party's willingness to collaborate with the other political forces after the September 20 elections.
"Clearly I will be prime minister and clearly I...
Greece
ND Leader Meimarakis Calls on Greeks to Support Party Regardless of Previous Vote
Main opposition leader Vangelis Meimarakis send a message of unity to all Greeks to rally behind the party in the upcoming elections regardless of what they voted in the previous elections, during a speech outside the party’s historic offices...
Greece
Main Opposition Leader Meimarakis Accuses Tsipras of Authoritarianism
Greek Main opposition leader accused former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday of behaving in an authoritarian way by not allowing people enough time to be properly informed about the contents of the third bailout which was voted...
Greece
ND leader: When you have Political Arguments, you Can Win
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Evangelos Meimarakis on Wednesday had a meeting with the presidium and members of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE).
Meimarakis said that the main opposition is not well informed on the course of...
Greece
Main Opposition Leader Meimarakis Against Snap Elections
New Democracy (ND) leader Vaggelis Meimarakis late on Monday said he is against possible early elections and expressed his intent to cooperate with the prime minister.
"Elections will be a catastrophe for the economy," Meimarakis said in an interview with...
Greece
ND Leader: Greece Got a Breather
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Evangelos Meimarakis in a written statement noted "Unfortunately, at the last minute, we had only the choice for agreement or no agreement that would have led to total disaster."
Meimarakis also underlined that "with...
Economy
ND Leader Samaras: The Real Question Is 'Yes' or 'No' to the Euro
Main opposition leader Antonis Samaras said on Monday that the real question of the referendum which will be held in Greece on July 5 will be whether to stay in the euro or not.
Speaking to New Democracy’s (ND) parliamentary...