National issues, cost of living to dominate the weekly agenda

We are just three weeks away from the European elections, and political leaders are intensifying their pre-election campaigns, touring around the country.

National issues, particularly the dispute between Greece and the newly elected government of North Macedonia, relations with Turkey, and the crisis in the Middle East, dominate the agenda.

However, a parliamentary debate on financial issues and a 24-hour strike are set to bring the cost of living, which is the primary concern of Greeks, back to the forefront.

European Elections

The revival of the dispute over the name of North Macedonia dominated the political agenda last week, prompting political leaders to focus their campaigns in northern Greece, where the issue is particularly sensitive.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis, and PASOK leader Nikos...