Greek politics feels aftershock from Tempe train crash
Two years after Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the political fallout is escalating rather than abating.The largest protests Greece has seen in decades were held on February 28 to mark the two-year anniversary of the crash, in which 57 people died when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Tempe, central Greece.The growing public outcry over how the aftermath of the crash has been handled, as well as the shocking circumstances of the accident itself, has put Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government under intense pressure.Mitsotakis survived a confidence vote in parliament on March 7, but the Tempe issue is likely to haunt his government for the rest of its second term.MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou joined The Agora to discuss the political implications of the latest developments.Useful readingTempe Accident Investigation Report - EODASAAMTwo years later, outrage over Tempe disaster hits a tipping point - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Greece, Europe and the new world reordering
The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics.This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jens Bastian joined us in The Agora.Jens is a Senior Policy Adviser at the Hellenic Foundation of European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). He is, among other things, an expert on EU-China relations, and has recently been working as a research fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Greece and the Trump factor
On the latest episode of The Agora we look at what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Greece.Host Nick Malkoutzis speaks to Macropolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri about the concerns and hopes Greek diplomats have concerning the Trump presidency and its impact on geopolitics.Our second guest, Frank De Mita, who has worked on several US presidential campaigns, discusses some of the lessons mainstream parties in Greece can take from the Democrats' defeat in the US and the way that political communication is changing.Useful readingPost-election blamestorming or Why Harris lost and the Democrats should nominate Oprah - Frank De MitaWho is Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece? - BBC NewsWhat Will a Second Trump Presidency Mean For Greece? - To Vima Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The life and legacy of Costas Simitis
Costas Simitis, who served as Greece's prime minister between 1996 and 2004, died at the age of 88 on January 5. He left behind a bountiful legacy, which included Greece's entry into the euro and a raft of infrastructure projects.His record, though, is contested by some Greeks who feel that the seeds of future problems were sown during his period in office.On this episode of The Agora, host Nick Malkoutzis discusses Simitis's contribution and record with Kathimerini columnist Nikos Konstandaras.Useful linksCostas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Associated PressCostas Simitis and the measure of things - Kathimerini‘This is Greece!,’ Costas Simitis’ rallying cry - KathimeriniGreece Recalls Former PM Simitis as Architect of Country’s Modernisation - BIRNImia, behind the scenes - Kathimerini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Budgeting for the future: How robust is the Greek economy?
Greek Parliament is about to vote on the 2025 budget, so The Agora is looking at what the government's economic plan entails, while also examining the bigger picture as far as the country's economy is concerned.MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to explain why there has been so much attention on the revenue side of the budget. He also identifies where the key strengths and weaknesses of the Greek economy lie as we prepare for a year that seems full of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Agora is a podcast created by the team behind MacroPolis. It’s a political and economic analysis website based in Athens.In this podcast series, we examine political, economic and social developments in Greece. But our podcasts will also look at what’s happening in the world around us.We provide listeners with insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests.If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora.To get an idea of the kind of insight we provide, check out The Agora blog, which has being going strong since 2013.Our theme music is a track called Straight Line Blues and has been kindly provided by the Burgundy Grapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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