Gov’t eyes two tough months ahead

Officials expect a difficult first two months in the new year for the government's fortunes, followed by better times ahead, as a critical mass of the population is vaccinated and funds from the European Union's recovery fund flow in.

But this scenario is by no means guaranteed and a number of factors could still trip up the conservative government.

At Maximos Mansion, site of the prime minister's office, officials believe the situation is manageable. As they say, despite pressure, the national health system has held up in the face of the pandemic and there are fiscal reserves to help businesses and individuals in need. Also, the government takes heart from recent surveys that show it enjoys enough public goodwill in reserve to get through any expected difficulties.

Kathimerini understands that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to "reboot" the government...