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From Varoufakis’s “wow” to Dijsselbloem and Schäuble who wanted Grexit, to Pierrakakis as candidate for Eurogroup president
Greece is claiming for the first time the top position in the Eurogroup – Kyriakos Pierrakakis faces Belgian Vincent Van Peteghem – Both Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis are actively involved
SYRIZA’s Parliamentary Group meets amidst internal concerns following Sourmelidis’ resignation and the presentation of ‘Ithaki’
The resignation of Avgi newspaper’s Director, Spyros Sourmelidis, and the recent presentation of Alexis Tsipras’ new book, Ithaca, have intensified internal tensions within SYRIZA. Members of the parliamentary group are seeking clear direction ahead of the next electoral battle
Greece–Turkey relations again strained – Ankara escalates rhetoric – Fidan signals tougher line on long-standing disputes in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
Athens is attempting to preserve the fragile “functional relationship” that has been built over the past two years, despite the increasingly hostile climate fueled by Turkish statements on island defense, maritime zoning and regional energy cooperation
Outstanding Dublin III cases for the potential return of thousands of migrants from Europe to Greece are being wiped clean – What the agreement provides
European “clean slate” plan for old cases – Return backlogs to Greece are erased up to the start of the new Pact – What changes after 12 June 2026 and Germany’s role