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Budget: passed with the most votes of the 5-year term – 258 in favour of Defence spending and Tsipras

The 159 positive votes constitute a strong vote of parliamentary confidence for the government - Samaras and Salmas abstained

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Changes in banking and policies

Given the improvement in macroeconomic indicators, Mitsotakis wanted to play the card of measures that have a tangible impact on the lives of citizens

The budget was approved with 158 “yes” votes – What the political leaders said in their speeches

The 2025 Budget passes amid opposition criticism

Mitsotakis announces free medicines for low pensioners – Acknowledgment risks of uniformed personnel

free medicines, low pensioners, Mitsotakis announcements, risky services, social welfare initiatives

Androulakis in the Parliament: PASOK pressure brings Mitsotakis’ announcements on banks

The PASOK president described the five-year term of Mitsotakis as a "lost opportunity" and accused the government of having confused its internal party politics with national interests - He said that based on the medium-term programme's forecasts, Greece is heading towards chronic stagnation

SYRIZA: The background behind the “yes” vote on defence spending

Two strong "currents" had formed within the party on this issue - Polakis was also negative for the vote in favour of defence spending

2025 Budget – Mitsotakis in Parliament on the budget talk (updated)

The sitting began at 11 am with the second speeches of the parliamentary representatives, while at around 1 pm the cycle of speeches of the political leaders will open in reverse order

Dendias: Changes in military service – Turkey expands its list of demands

He called for a creative approach to armament – “We must develop anti-drone capabilities and establish a defense shield."

Tsiodras to the Commission: Ensuring access to essential services for the elderly

It highlights that "technological tools and applications in various sectors (e.g., transport, banking) often overlook the needs of groups like the elderly"

KYSEA: Asylum decisions for Syrians to be suspended until further notice

Voluntary returns of migrants

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