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Mitsotakis sets the agenda in Thessaloniki as SYRIZA descends into further turmoil
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Mitsotakis sets the agenda in Thessaloniki as SYRIZA descends into further turmoil

Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis with the key takeaways from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ keynote address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, and break down the latest turmoil in SYRIZA that saw its leader Stefanos Kasselakis lose a no-confidence vote.

The Greek Current

September 9, 202416m 40s

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Show Notes

This weekend Prime Minister Mitsotakis delivered his keynote address at the Thessaloniki International Fair. While he made it clear he was not showing up with a bag of gifts, he did announce a number of programs with a 2027 horizon, and put the issue of tackling issues related to over-tourism on the table as well. At the same time in Athens, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis lost a no-confidence motion, throwing the main opposition party into further turmoil. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis with the key takeaways from Mitsotakis’ speech in Thessaloniki and the turmoil in SYRIZA.

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