Greek Elections: Run it back?

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Greeks are voting again in national elections on June 25 after an inconclusive ballot on May 21.

New Democracy is set to return to power following a big victory last month. The results have raised lots of questions for the main opposition parties, SYRIZA and PASOK, but were also notable for the emergence of some new small parties.

Lamprini Rori, an assistant professor in political analysis at Athens University, joins us on The Agora to discuss these issues with Nick Malkoutzis and to look ahead to what the next four years might look like for the incoming government.

Also, Phoebe Fronista speaks to Kelly Kiki, project manager at the media incubator iMEdD, about a project using artificial intelligence to analyse the speeches of Greece's political leaders.

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Greek Elections: Run it back?

The Agora

published 2 years ago

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Greeks are voting again in national elections on June 25 after an inconclusive ballot on May 21.

Also, Phoebe Fronista speaks to Kelly Kiki, project manager at the media incubator iMEdD, about a project using artificial intelligence to analyse the speeches of Greece's political leaders.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60 episodes

#Business News #Politics #News Talk #News #Nick Malkoutzis #Greece #Europe #Economy #Society #Analysis #Commentary #European Union #Eurozone

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Two years after Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the political fallout is escalating rather than abating. The largest protests Greece has seen in decades were held on February 28 to mark the two-year anniversary of the crash, in which 57 people died when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Tempe, central Greece. The growing public outcry over how the aftermath of the crash has been handled, as well as the shocking circumstances of the accident itself, has put Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government under intense pressure. Mitsotakis survived a confidence vote in parliament on March 7, but the Tempe issue is likely to haunt his government for the rest of its second term. MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou joined The Agora to discuss the political implications of the latest developments. Useful reading Tempe Accident Investigation Report - EODASAAM Two years later, outrage over Tempe disaster hits a tipping point - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Greece, Europe and the new world reordering 35:15

27 days ago35:15

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The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics. This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jens Bastian joined us in The Agora. Jens is a Senior Policy Adviser at the Hellenic Foundation of European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). He is, among other things, an expert on EU-China relations, and has recently been working as a research fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Greece and the Trump factor 1:02:32

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On the latest episode of The Agora we look at what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Greece. Host Nick Malkoutzis speaks to Macropolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri about the concerns and hopes Greek diplomats have concerning the Trump presidency and its impact on geopolitics. Our second guest, Frank De Mita, who has worked on several US presidential campaigns, discusses some of the lessons mainstream parties in Greece can take from the Democrats' defeat in the US and the way that political communication is changing. Useful reading Post-election blamestorming or Why Harris lost and the Democrats should nominate Oprah - Frank De Mita Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece? - BBC News What Will a Second Trump Presidency Mean For Greece? - To Vima Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The life and legacy of Costas Simitis 46:48

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Costas Simitis, who served as Greece's prime minister between 1996 and 2004, died at the age of 88 on January 5. He left behind a bountiful legacy, which included Greece's entry into the euro and a raft of infrastructure projects. His record, though, is contested by some Greeks who feel that the seeds of future problems were sown during his period in office. On this episode of The Agora, host Nick Malkoutzis discusses Simitis's contribution and record with Kathimerini columnist Nikos Konstandaras . Useful links Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Associated Press Costas Simitis and the measure of things - Kathimerini ‘This is Greece!,’ Costas Simitis’ rallying cry - Kathimerini Greece Recalls Former PM Simitis as Architect of Country’s Modernisation - BIRN Imia, behind the scenes - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Budgeting for the future: How robust is the Greek economy? 21:22

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Greek Parliament is about to vote on the 2025 budget, so The Agora is looking at what the government's economic plan entails, while also examining the bigger picture as far as the country's economy is concerned. MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to explain why there has been so much attention on the revenue side of the budget. He also identifies where the key strengths and weaknesses of the Greek economy lie as we prepare for a year that seems full of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Party people: SYRIZA vs Kasselakis 27:09

17 weeks ago27:09

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SYRIZA, the leftist party that experienced a stunning rise to power from the fringes of Greek politics, has elected a new leader but will it be enough to rescue it from its slide back to the sidelines? Its former leader, nascent politician Stefanos Kasselakis, has hit back by launching his own party, Movement for Democracy. Will he have any impact or is it all show? These are some of the questions host Nick Malkoutzis attempts to answer with the help of MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou . Useful reading Greece’s wounded left elects new chief - Euractiv Assessing Greece’s new political landscape - Ekathimerini Greek politics goes from stability to state of flux - MacroPolis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Internal combustion problems leave New Democracy spluttering 32:51

18 weeks ago32:51

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In mid-November, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided to expel from the ruling New Democracy party one of his predecessors, Antonis Samaras. Samaras headed the centre-right party for several years and was the leader of a coalition government between 2012 and 2015, which means his dismissal was big news in Greece. So, why did Mitsotakis make this dramatic move and what it could mean not only for unity within New Democracy, but also for the stability of the Greek government? MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou joined Nick Malkoutzis to discuss all the permutations. Useful reading Former Greek premier Samaras is expelled from the ruling conservative party - Associated Press Turkey rapprochement sparks rift in Greece’s ruling party - Politico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Leading questions: What was the point of PASOK’s leadership vote? 28:13

24 weeks ago28:13

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Nikos Androulakis has been re-elected as leader of PASOK, the centre-left party that is hoping to establish itself as the main opposition party in Greece and, ultimately, challenge centre-right New Democracy for power. Given that Androulakis cruised to his victory, was there any point to this leadership contest? Also, where does it leave PASOK as it seeks to take advantage of turmoil at leftist SYRIZA and build some momentum as the social democrats seek to close the gap on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis? MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou join host Nick Malkoutzis to work out what has happened and what might happen. Useful reading Androulakis Wins Second Chance to Revive Greece’s Centre-Left Party - Balkan Insight Androulakis’ last chance - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Full of energy: How Greece (& Europe) is handling the green transition 31:47

37 weeks ago31:47

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The Agora hosts a discussion on how Europe, and Greece specifically, have been handling the green transition, addressing questions like how the pivot away from natural gas is going. The basis for our discussion is three articles written by MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou , and senior policy analyst and partner at The Green Tank , an Athens-based think-tank, Nikos Mantzaris . The articles were published in English by MacroPolis, and in Greek by Inside Story . They were produced with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Athens as part of a climate journalism project. Useful links Is Greece on track to decouple from fossil gas? - By Nikos Mantzaris Can the Green Transition be just? - By Nikos Mantzaris From pipe dreams to power cables: the changing map of Greece's energy ambitions - By Georgia Nakou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wake up poll: Euro elections jolt Greek politics 44:18

42 weeks ago44:18

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The European Parliament elections held in Greece on June 9 produced a few surprises, some of which could be significant for the country's political scene over the next few months and years. The ruling centre-right party, New Democracy, performed worse than opinion polls had suggested and fell below the bar set by its leader, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The main opposition parties, leftist SYRIZA and socialist PASOK, had mixed nights but failed to make any major progress, raising questions about what the future holds for the Greek centre-left. The far right appeared to be the major beneficiary of the voting patterns in these elections, but a closer inspection of the numbers tells a more complicated story. MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou step into The Agora to discuss the twists and turns produced by this vote, which was marked by a record low turnout. Useful reading Greece’s centre-right wins but with heavy losses - Euractiv Greek PM hints at cabinet reshuffle after EU vote disappointment - Reuters Where did all the far-right votes in the EU, but also in Greece, come from? - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Overtourism over here: Greek islands feel the strain 23:41

43 weeks ago23:41

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Greece is preparing to welcome a record number of tourists again this year, but their visits will take place against a backdrop of growing concern among locals about the damage being done to the islands and their way of life by rapid development. Greek policy makers face a dilemma over how to balance the growth and job creation provided by tourism, a vital industry for the local economy, against the fear that going down this path too fast and too far is ultimately unsustainable. Journalist Yannis Palaiologos joins us on The Agora to discuss these issues. Yannis is part of the team behind the Sustainable Cyclades media project, which has been reporting on the impact that overtourism and development has been having on the Aegean islands and their residents. Useful reading Sustainable Cyclades Local Greeks pushed out as mass tourism takes over Athens - France 24 'Without rules we cannot live’: Greece seeks ways to tackle ‘overtourism’ - Al Jazeera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Whose property? Greece’s housing challenges 24:10

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After going through a really difficult time during the country’s long economic crisis, the Greek property market is booming, but that's creating a whole new set of problems. High rental and purchase prices are pricing out much of the local population as foreign investors snap up apartments and entire buildings in pursuit of profits. Host Nick Malkoutzis is joined by Stelios Bouras , a journalist who covers real estate and other economic issues for the Business Daily , to discuss a range of issues linked to the new conditions in the housing market - rising prices, a revival of construction and the much-debated Golden Visa scheme. Useful reading Inside one of Europe’s last golden visa programmes and what’s set to change - EuroNews Local Greeks pushed out as mass tourism takes over Athens - France24 What is driving the Greek housing market's recovery? - MacroPolis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How much is Greece getting out of the RRF? 20:46

1 year ago20:46

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In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future. Greece's portion of these funds is considered vital for the country's efforts to overcome the effects of its long economic crisis, as well as the disruption caused by the pandemic. The Greek government dubbed its RRF-related scheme "Greece 2.0", claiming it would help transform the country. A couple of years in, how is Greece 2.0 performing? Has it had a transformative effect? How much money is Greece absorbing and where is it being invested? These are some of the questions that Nick Malkoutzis and MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou attempt to answer in this episode. Useful Reading MacroPolis - Great Expectations: Is Greece 2.0 hitting the target? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece’s contrasting images 23:53

1 year ago23:53

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Phoebe and Nick are back to examine the contrasting images of Greece abroad and how they sit side by side. A few months ago, rating agencies started to restore the investment grade for Greece's sovereign debt - more than a decade after it was lost. It was a reflection of the growing confidence that markets have in the political situation, the government's policy choices and the country's prospects. However, while this has been happening, there has been growing concern about the rule of law and effectiveness of justice in Greece. There have been several debates about these issues in the European Parliament, while rights groups have also raised the alarm. The Agora spoke to Wolfango Piccoli , co-president of political risk advisory at Teneo, to discuss why investors feel they can trust Greece again and how this renewed faith can sit alongside the complaints about transparency and accountability. Useful links Greece is investment grade again – why it matters to keep it - ESM Parliament concerned about very serious threats to EU values in Greece - European Parliament press release 2023 Rule of Law Report - European Commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A year on from Tempe crash, trust fades as questions mount 29:56

1 year ago29:56