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Syriza government has done much since 2015. Many positive steps, most within tight budget restrictions, regarding the strengthening of social rights and institutions, economic recovery and the steady creation of a favorable environment to stimulate production and boost business opportunities. However, there is yet a lot to be done to fully address the causes and… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
In a recent interview on Greece’s domestic politics, the head of ND opposition party Mr Mitsotakis doubted about whether social benefits and Christmas bonus are necessary. He also added that such benefits turn employees ”hostages” of a clientelist system, insinuating that these fundamental pillars of a welfare state should be revised, cut or even abolished.
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
October 18, 2016
Between October 13-16, the governing Syriza party held its second congress in Athens. Many debates, fruitful discussions, but above all the need to re-address some major issues that define the party’s new vision and political scope. Euclid Tsakalotos ranked first in Central Committee voting Greek Minister of Finance achieved to get the first place among… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, English, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion |
October 4, 2016
It is a turning point for the Syriza-led government. After more than one year since the painful agreement on a third bailout for the country has been reached, the society and the business world are suffocating under the burden of tax hikes, lack of liquidity from the banks, weak improvement of macroeconomic factors. Unemployment has… » read more
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blogactiv, English, EU integration, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion, Social Europe & Jobs, Unemployment |
Nikos Belavilas is architect-urban planner, Associate Professor at School of Architecture NTUA (Athens, Greece). During the last months, he is the coordinator of the Social Council for Refugees “Kalos Tous” (Welcome, in Greek). 1. What are the founding principles behind the creation of the Social Council for Refugees “Kalos Tous”? The Social Council for Refugees… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, Bridging Europe, EU integration, Interviews, Member States, Social Cohesion |
On May 11 the Greek government extended for a fourth consecutive time the law protecting primary residences from foreclosure. This refers to a wide category of non-performing loans (NPLs), covering as well medium-size enterprises with gross annual income lower than 50 million euros, occupying up to 250 employees. This regulation protects 94% of the total… » read more
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blogactiv, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion, Social Europe & Jobs, Unemployment |
February 22, 2016
Today in the Greek Parliament a much-needed program passed. The government introduced a part of its “parallel program” aimed to give access to healthcare services for 2,5 million Greeks, not covered by any social security scheme. The new law foresees health coverage for vulnerable social groups, i.e. pregnant women, children, mentally ill, drug addicts, chronically… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion, Social Europe & Jobs, Unemployment |
February 15, 2016
Amid a tight austerity framework with IMF’s Director of European Department Paul Thomsen suggesting additional measures of 9 billion euros and further cuts for Greece to achieve midterm goals, the Syriza-led government is proceeding to the advancement of healthcare reforms to protect the most vulnerable parts of the Greek society. The major aim of the… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion, Social Europe & Jobs |
January 11, 2016
Syriza government proposal for the survival of the pension system in Greece has been delivered to the institutions for consultation. The proposal is structured in a way to serve three major goals: a. protect the current pensioners; b. secure that new generations will receive pension; c. safeguard the pension system and avoid a total collapse.… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, English, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Social Cohesion |
January 4, 2016
The alarming increase in child poverty leaves untouched decision-makers in Brussels. It unveils the most appalling facet of the economic crisis, it constitutes a fundamental factor that undermines growth prospects, strongly affects performance at schools, causes problems in the family and psychology issues and breaks down the basic structures and safety nets of the society.… » read more
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blogactiv, Bridging Europe, English, EU integration, eurocrisis, Social Cohesion, Unemployment |
December 16, 2015
Since the spark of the financial crisis, Greece has been weak in building a sound business environment. In this fragile context, disastrous austerity came to give a final blow. The last three years of EU funds 2007-13 period were not as efficient as the domestic governments or the European Commission could expect, but this was… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, English, EU institutions, EU Priorities 2020, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, InfoSociety, Member States, Regional Policy, Social Cohesion, Social Europe & Jobs |
September 23, 2015
Syriza won for a third time in a row during 2015. The first time was last January, the second in July’s referendum with the resounding “No”, and now on September 20. In Bridging Europe, already since late August, we have predicted the turnout, depicting the margin of Syriza between 5-7%. But what were these elements… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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blogactiv, Bridging Europe, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Member States, Social Cohesion |
August 7, 2015
The research and communication services center Bridging Europe is strongly embarking into the field of opinion polling in Greece, attempting to cover the widening gap of information with regards to political developments in Greece, the coverage of the Greek crisis, the complex economic and social environment that has been created since January 2015 and the… » read more
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Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, English, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Poll, Social Cohesion, Syriza |
July 29, 2015
The Central Committee of the ruling party Syriza convenes tomorrow, Thursday, to debate upon the bailout talks. The Political Secretariat decided yesterday, after discussions with PM Tsipras, that its is indispensable for the party to abide by internal rules and give the voice to its members and elected representatives to accept or reject the bailout… » read more
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Austerity Politics, EU institutions, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Member States, Social Cohesion, Syriza |
July 16, 2015
The outcome of fiscal measures voting yesterday in the Greek Parliament was positive for Eurozone leaders. The measures passed with absolute majority as Syriza coalition partner Independent Greeks, the front opposition New Democracy, PASOK, and The River voted in favor. But Syriza had major losses, as 39 MPs voted against or abstain. Amid these MPs,… » read more
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Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, English, EU integration, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Social Cohesion, Tsipras |
