The reopening of an earlier OPEKEPE investigation has revealed alleged interventions by New Democracy lawmakers in subsidy payments, with a new file requested by European prosecutors.

Party leaders debate the findings of a five-month inquiry into the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal, with sharp divisions over whether former ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis should face a criminal investigation.

The former Greek prime minister criticized the government’s handling of offshore energy exploration south of Crete and raised concerns about alleged Turkish interference near Kasos, prompting a sharp response from government sources.

After five months and 350 hours of hearings, Greek parties issued sharply conflicting reports on the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal, with opposition groups calling for a preliminary criminal probe and the government rejecting any wrongdoing by former ministers

New Democracy remains dominant, but economic anxiety, leadership fatigue and a fragmented opposition are reshaping the political terrain. As elections inch closer, every major figure faces a narrowing path—and a restless electorate.

A Metron Analysis survey for MEGA finds New Democracy ahead in vote estimates despite deep public dissatisfaction over the economy, cost of living and the country’s direction

A farmers’ union leader affiliated with New Democracy is accused of concealing more than €8 million in assets in a widening illegal subsidy investigation in Crete

The survey also sheds light on public sentiment toward potential political figures and initiatives outside the current party landscape.

A new nationwide survey finds strong backing among supporters of Greece’s main opposition party for dialogue across the fragmented center-left, alongside firm resistance to any governing alliance with the ruling conservatives

A nationwide survey on voting intention shows the governing party holding its lead, as Greeks express skepticism toward a newly announced party by Maria Karystianou and a hypothetical return by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

Mounting pressure inside the ruling party is reviving scenarios once considered unlikely, from a cabinet reshuffle to early elections, as shrinking margins and geopolitical uncertainty leave little room for delay

John Mueller (1970), now Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Ohio State University, in his classic analysis of the popularity of presidents in the US, argued that the rise in popularity of political leaders in times of international crises is not due to a substantial change in citizens’ political preferences, but instead to a psychological […]

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his speech at the New Year’s cake-cutting event for New Democracy employees to outline both short- and long-term political goals, framing the 2027 elections and the year 2030 as key milestones for the country

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that Israeli political consultants held discreet contacts linked to Greece’s ruling party ahead of parliamentary elections. It also describes an alleged behind-the-scenes role by Israeli President Herzog, which his office denies

With tractor blockades still in place, Athens hints at tougher enforcement while highlighting unemployment gains, wage hikes and tax relief in a bid to regain control of the political narrative

Amid a cost of living crisis, ongoing farmer protest and political fatigue, a pivotal pre-election year approaches, one that could redraw party lines, test old leaderships and introduce new, unpredictable players

Over half the respondents (54%) said the government’s top priority in 2026 should be inflation.

Across Europe, if no one party ends up with an absolute parliamentary majority after the elections, it will collaborate with other parties to rule the land. In Greece, none of the parties want to work with any of the others—or that’s what they’ve said, at least

As Hellenic Post shutters nearly half its branches, the backlash exposes the tension between economic reform and national identity.

After backlash from ruling-party MPs over plans to shut most post offices, the Prime Minister’s office seeks a way to defuse tensions. A €30 million gap, internal blame games, and angry lawmakers threaten to turn a communication misstep into a political crisis.