From TikTok to Edi Rama: European elections heat up in Greece
Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how social media is becoming the new battleground in Greece ahead of June's European elections, what’s at stake for Greece’s political leaders, and how this election is also taking on an international character.
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Show Notes
With European elections on the horizon, Greek political leaders are not only hitting the road to campaign across the country, but are also increasingly leaning into social media platforms in their search for voters. While New Democracy will likely maintain its dominant position in Greek politics, attention is turning to SYRIZA and PASOK, and their battle for second place. International developments are also a factor in these elections, as issues between Greece and Albania have come to the forefront. Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the ongoing social media battle ahead of these elections, what’s at stake for Greece’s political leaders, and how this election is also taking on an international character.
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