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Economy
Main Opposition Criticizes Greek Government for Ongoing Negotiations with Creditors
New Democracy circles reiterated on Tuesday their proposal for a national consensus to achieve a different policy mix which would be fiscally sustainable, growth-friendly and socially fair.
The party also criticized the government’s handling of the ongoing negotiations with Greece...
Greece
SYRIZA Retains 14.6 Percentage Point Lead According to Poll
The SYRIZA party is still 14.6 percentage points ahead of main opposition New Democracy according to a nationwide Marc poll published by Alpha.
In terms of voter intent, SYRIZA is first with 34.2 pct, followed by ND with 19.6 pct,...
Greece
New Democracy Lashes Out at Government on its Negotiation Policy
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) spokesman Costas Karagounis on Tuesday lashed out at the Greek government on its negotiation policy. More specifically, he accused the government of having admitted that "the so-called proud negotiation has ended up in an ultimatum."
"Until last...
Economy
ND Leader Calls on Government to Change Policy
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Antonis Samaras on Friday called on the government for a change of policy and consensus so that a deal is reached. In a statement to 'Agora' newspaper, Samaras blamed the government for its...
Greece
Greek Opposition: 'Government Must Abandon Populism'
Greece's main opposition party, New Democracy (ND), in an announcement on Tuesday referred to "the need of the Greek government to abandon its populism and to proceed to great consensus."
ND spokesman Costas Karagounis accused the SYRIZA-ANEL government of "nonsense and...
Economy
Greek Finance Ministry: Proposal on Taxing Bank Transactions Has Been Dropped
A proposal on taxing bank transactions which was presented during the ongoing negotiations at the Brussels Group has been withdrawn following reactions by the Greek finance ministry, the ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. It also said...
Greece
ND Leader Slams Greek Government 'Inadequacy'
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Antonis Samaras on Sunday slammed the Greek government for "inadequacy," in statements after arriving at 'Nikos Kazantzakis' airport in Iraklio, Crete. Samaras is visiting the city in order to attend an ND party...
Greece
ND Leader Samaras Urges Government to Secure Deal for Greece
The leader of main opposition New Democracy (ND) Antonis Samaras said on Thursday an agreement has to be sealed to ensure Greece’s funding and economic recovery, following a meeting of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Riga, Latvia.
"An agreement,...
Greece
Greek Opposition: ND Can't Evaluate 'Nonexistent Agreement'
Main opposition New Democracy on Tuesday announced it could not adopt a position on "an as yet non-existent agreement," in a unanimous decision taken by the party's informal Political Council chaired by the party's leader Antonis Samaras.
In an announcement...
Greece
New Democracy: The Greek Government Has Put the Party Above National Interests
Main opposition New Democracy spokesperson Costas Karagounis on Monday left open all possibilities as far as it concerns the party's stance towards the agreement between the Greek government and its creditors.
In statements to ANA-MPA, Karagounis spoke of a rather...