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Tax bill approved with more than 250 votes on key articles
It was approved in principle by 160 MPs, beyond ND’s parliamentary strength – Broad acceptance of the measures for families, the regions and the middle class
“Up in the air” the Hellenic Post (ELTA) CEO after the 4.5 hour outburst of ND MPs – decision hour for Maximos
On the table at Maximos’ morning meeting: how the government will handle the pending issue of the joint session of the Finance + Production & Trade Committees — as well as next steps for a case that has now evolved into a major intra-government crisis
ELTA’s “step back” did not bend the ND reactions – Government drubbing the management
For the large urban centers, the “sudden death” will apply in the first stage, while a 3-month extension will be given for the regions – The Hatzidakis reaction and the meeting of the Parliament Committees next Tuesday which is expected to be explosive
Pulse: ND leads PASOK by 15.5 points – Where Tsipras and Samaras are “fishing” for voters
84% consider inflation an important issue – 57% of centrists agree with the government’s amendment regarding the Unknown Soldier, 46% of the general public say “yes” – 60% agree with the prime minister’s interventions on Turkey and SAFE, but most demand further action
Inside Alexis Patelis’ book presentation: The “Two Faces” of New Democracy and renewed attacks on Tsipras
"I always have confidence in the judgment of the Greek people — in citizens who observe, judge, compare, and remember," the Prime Minister said. "Patriotism is not about crowns of the past," he added, referencing Angela Merkel
After the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF): Bridges & messages for reunification from Mitsotakis
The election of Maximos Charakopoulos, his presence in Stylianidis’ book, and the opening to the political center with the inclusion of Andreas Loverdos aim to bring ND back on a path to majority rule
Mitsotakis: “The building of a strong Greece is a non-negotiable compass – Tax relief for 4.3 million of our fellow citizens” (video)
The session of the New Democracy parliamentary group began with a one-minute silence in memory of Apostolos Vesyropoulos
Metron Analysis: ND above its European Election score – 14.6-point lead over PASOK
Biggest issue remains rising prices – Opponents of Mitsotakis score in single digits for premiership – 21% would potentially support a Tsipras party – 37% favor political stability – 54% say responsibility for Gaza bloodshed is shared
Pulse: ND at 29% with a 15-point lead over PASOK, 32% positive reactions to Mitsotakis’ announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)
23% positive reactions to Androulakis’ appearance in Thessaloniki, 19% for Tsipras – Former prime minister ahead with 16% on the question of who can best and most responsibly represent the center-left – See the full survey results
