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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's highly anticipated memoir, "Freedom", set to be released in Greek by Metaichmio on Tuesday, includes recollections of her interactions with three former Greek prime ministers during the Greek debt crisis of the previous decade.

Finance Minister and New Democracy Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis recently said that political turbulence just as the economy is making such progress would be like a shipwreck at port. This perfectly describes the overall situation, but also that within the ruling conservative party, which is, paradoxically, at risk of entering a phase of introversion.

The return of the old rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK could be seen as the natural post-crisis evolution of political associations in Greece, after the noisy shrinking of leftist SYRIZA.

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis launched a sharp critique on Saturday of socialist PASOK following party leader Nikos Androulakis' recent remarks. 

The Maximos Mansion was not surprised by the speech of the former Prime Minister, which stayed within expected boundaries – “No comment,” was the response of government officials to questions.

Former prime minister Kostas Karamanlis decisively ruled out any possibility of running for the presidency of Greece, following recent speculation fueled by ex-PM Antonis Samaras. 

Speaking at a book presentation in Patra, Karamanlis emphasized, "While the suggestion honors me, I must clarify that the matter neither concerns nor interests me."

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the European People's Party Youth Conference on Friday, emphasizing the government's commitment to creating jobs for young people.

A publication in Süddeutsche Zeitung titled “How did the Greeks manage it?” analyzes the reasons for Greece’s economic growth in recent years, referencing the political scene and a bit of the behind-the-scenes:

The new developments shaping the political landscape, with PASOK in the role of the main opposition, have not caught the Maximos Mansion off guard, as Kyriakos Mitsotakis has long recognized Nikos Androulakis’s party as the de facto main opposition.

European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calvino visited Athens on Thursday to discuss Europe's strategic priorities and investments in Greece with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.