European Parliament Elections

Although the European Union was organised as a post-national structure, it did not manage to transcend the nationalisms that left a deep mark on European history.

'The worst thing [SYRIZA has done] is the botched handling of the economy in 2015, and that led to the signing of the third bailout memorandum. The result was the decimation of the middle class.'

The electoral cycle could be expedited if the Prime Minister and his campaign team believe that could produce a manageable defeat.

Due to opposition for the Prespa Accord, MPs who represent districts north of Larisa are unable to meet citizens as they are treated either with indifference or contempt.

One may well ask whether a single Jasmine can speak truth to an occupation regime. Can it cry out in support of a Cyprus settlement?

Since last August the government has operated as if it were in an electoral campaign. It has sharpened its rhetoric and suspended crucial measures and choices.

While the elections in Greece may lead simply to a handover of power, the European Parliament elections may well produce a very different political terrain in the EU.

Özersay criticised UN envoy Lute for not referring to a “common vision” and for pushing an agreement on the basis and the agenda for talks by the end of the year.

Aside from the existentially crucial European elections, 2019 will be the year of Brexit, if indeed it goes forward, and of Angela Merkel’s possible withdrawal from the political stage of Germany,

The American Embassy has been exceptionally friendly toward the current government, especially during the last two years, with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ turn toward Washington.