The Prime Minister's latest statements have given the impression that the elections are not imminent, which leaves a little political wiggle room.
For more than half a century, our democracy has been taking shape and gaining strength.
Which means the "any given Sunday" has to end some time in March 2027. But as we said: it begins in September 2026…
What sort of alliance could survive in such a universe? None
I’m pretty sure we’ve gotten things confused.
The showdown the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has chosen to have with the Greek justice system seems as incomprehensible as it is unnecessary. What’s more, it isn’t going very well for the EPPO.
Before Trump, Greece had Deligiannis — 'Mr Peace-War' — who mastered the art of fooling the public. Now Trump does it globally, leaving NATO rattled, the Iran deal uncertain, and US foreign policy a rudderless mess
Given that we live in a country where elections always bring their fair share of commotion, we can definitely expect the six months between September 2026 and March 2027 to see the nation in full campaign mode
What is striking, however, is the political class’s resolute unwillingness to cooperate—and hence, their total lack of realism
Two new parties emerging in the Greek political scene born out of widespread disatisfaction with different aspects of the status quo
From the looks of it, that is exactly how we will head to the polls— with little reason to hope that the turmoil will subside on election night
There’s not much you can say in a country where two 17-year-old girls link hands, then leap off a roof to their deaths. Best to keep your mouth shut.
Political parties are gearing up, the questions of internal change loom
Since the idea of constitutional reform was put back on the table, a lot of interesting proposals have been made. Some of them useful. Some impractical. Others redundant.
After weathering an immunity crisis, the government avoids immediate fallout but faces mounting pressure from unresolved investigations and a shifting political landscape. The way forward narrows to two choices: regain momentum with a new narrative or risk elections.
Because the elections will come and go. One party will win, another will lose. But that isn’t the most important issue at stake for Greece’s honorable citizens.
So I don't know what this year's Easter will bring with it and what message we can take from the Resurrection. I can only wish the readers of To Vima health and personal happiness, moments of joy and enjoyment, and peace for themselves and their families.
No other country is to blame if Greek society and the Greek political system tolerate the actions of opportunists and the patronage networks that serve them.
There is, however, one thing we can be absolutely sure about: none of the parties want to cooperate with anyone else. And that isn’t good for our democracy.
After all, the court is neither punisher nor vindicator. Revenge is not the object, while the punishment will result from the judicial evaluation of acts and omissions