Political Stability

What is unusual, perhaps, is the toxicity and fanaticism with which a segment of the Greek political world is approaching the electoral process this time around.

The PM's stern message to Turkey and against the steadfast revisionist front of Russia was a reminder that Greece is a Western country that is a member of both NATO and the EU and has a strong deterrent force with clear red lines.

Asked if the PM has been advised to change the law, the government spokesman said: 'When the prime minister feels the need to speak about this issue, you can be sure he will do so at the time that he chooses, if he chooses.'

Rumours of snap elections over many months, for which the opposition is mainly responsible, had led many ministers to neglect their jobs and focus on their re-election campaigns.

Pollsters believe that his management of successive crises has favoured Mr. Mitsotakis, and that after three years in power ND has not suffered strategic blows

The government, is obliged to disburse the “social dividend” that it has promised, and proceed with implementing the reforms on the basis of which it was elected. It must manage the problems that exist in the daily lives of citizens, as must anyone who rules.

The government is signaling that it is all right if creditors are dissatisfied with the fact that it will not be able to meet a series of existing commitments by a 15 February deadline.

The report says that upcoming election will be critical in bolstering growth.

Economic analysts and major financial players are underlining that political uncertainty can have an exceptionally negative impact on the course of the economy.

Tsipras said that if necessary he will seek the confidence vote before he tables for ratification the Greece-FYROM accord.

His party is crumbling. His MPs and cadres have already joined the Tsipras bandwagon, and Kammenos is feeling the earth move under his feet.