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The Greek Current

A hot summer for Greek politics

With the summer holiday season kicking into full gear, Greek politics doesn’t seem ready for a break just yet. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into what’s keeping Greek politicians busy in the summer heat - whether it’s the continued fallout over an EU farm subsidy scandal, speculation that former prime minister Antonis Samaras could form his own party, or new relief measures set to be announced after the summer.

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

Gov’t faces battles on multiple fronts

Parliamentary chicanery raises doubt about PM’s grip on party as he looks ahead to relief package

Greece, US discuss possible new military bases

Greek, Egyptian FMs meet; Sinai in spotlight

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