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Mitsotakis sets the agenda in Thessaloniki as SYRIZA descends into further turmoil

This weekend Prime Minister Mitsotakis delivered his keynote address at the Thessaloniki International Fair. While he made it clear he was not showing up with a bag of gifts, he did announce a number of programs with a 2027 horizon, and put the issue of tackling issues related to over-tourism on the table as well. At the same time in Athens, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis lost a no-confidence motion, throwing the main opposition party into further turmoil. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis with the key takeaways from Mitsotakis’ speech in Thessaloniki and the turmoil in SYRIZA.

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

Tight, targeted spending, with a 2027 horizon

Greece cracks down on excessive tourism

SYRIZA leader Kasselakis falls in no-confidence motion

Greece, Saudi Arabia talks to salvage tanker

Tuesday is Cyprus' last chance to end its energy isolation

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