The Greek Current

Under pressure? Mitsotakis faces farmer protests, student demonstrations, and the polls


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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his cabinet have been under pressure these past days, as farmers and students across the country have taken to the streets in protest. This comes as Mitsotakis also prepares to pass a key marriage equality bill this month, and as the latest polls show a slight drop in support for New Democracy and the government. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, a political and economic analysis site that focuses on Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to look at these challenges and break down how they could impact the Mitsotakis government. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Strong public support for farmers adds to pressure on PM for more measures

Why are farmers protesting across the EU and what can the bloc do about it?

Students and police clash in Greece as debate rages over legalizing private universities

Holy Synod warns of impact on family in letter to MPs

Athens airport IPO attracts strong demand after two-year lull in Europe

Athens Airport IPO Caps String of Events Showing Greece Is Back

British Museum director backs Parthenon Marbles loan plan

Turkey Israel: 'Seven arrested for passing information to Mossad'

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