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Demonstrations, global uncertainty, and the test for Greece's political system

Greece is bracing for demonstrations that will bring the country to a halt this Friday, as it marks the two-year anniversary of the Tempe rail crash - the country’s worst ever rail disaster in which 57 people died. The public outcry is testing the political system, from the government to the opposition, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis acknowledging public demands for truth and justice while condemning efforts to politicize the tragedy. Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the broader ramifications of Tempe for Greece’s political system, while exploring how the current uncertainty in Europe and the US factor into the challenges facing Greece.

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

Public outcry tests the political system

Mitsotakis: Justice, not political games

The week that will bring the country to a halt

Gerapetritis to meet Rubio for key talks

Greek destination is increasingly popular in Australia, US

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