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Mitsotakis in Parliament on national issues: Diplomacy cannot be confused with revolutionary tactics (updated)
The Prime Minister urged “Self-restraint towards the pseudo-patriots” in Parliament – accused SYRIZA of hypocrisy – “During the four years you governed, why didn’t you recognize a Palestinian state?” – Took a jab at Androulakis – “Would you have grabbed Trump by the lapel?”
See Mitsotakis’ second speech in Parliament live (updated)
“Parliamentary democracy has rules, and those rules must be respected,” he emphasized, criticizing the overrun of speaking time
Draft Budget: Additional permanent revenue through new measures against tax evasion & smuggling for 2026
The answer to where additional revenue will come from to fund benefits and tax cuts totaling €1.76 billion in 2026, without the need to impose new taxes to cover this cost for the public sector
Mitsotakis briefs Parliament on Foreign Policy – What he will say about “active diplomacy”, the Palestinian Issue & Turkey
The debate among political leaders will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to emphasize that “Greece exercises its sovereign rights on the ground, not through slogans and shouting”
The new labor bill is voted on today – The 13-hour workday and all the changes for employees and businesses
Kerameus: The use of flexible hours not overturn workers’ rights – The new regulations allow, among other things, express hirings and resignations with one click.
Mitsotakis in contact with Zelensky – What they discussed
The Prime Minister also briefed the Ukrainian President on the Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Stricter penalties for students for cheating, plagiarism & vandalism – Cases leading to permanent expulsion
The responsibility of students for repairing damages and the measures universities must take for the safety and protection of their infrastructure – Detailed provisions of the Ministry of Education circular
Pressure relief valve for farmers and livestock breeders – First subsidy payments begin today – Meeting between MPs & Tsiaras
Today marks the start of the first wave of payments, totaling around €40–45 million, mainly for the so-called “old organic” schemes. The hope is that the advance for the basic income support will be paid out in the second half of November
