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Greece: Government vs. PASOK

Analysis of the intensifying political conflict between the Greek government and PASOK, focusing on strategies, accusations, and policy disagreements.

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Kyriakos MitsotakisNikos AndroulakisAdonis Georgiadis

How is PASOK responding to the government's criticism?: PASOK's strategy involves a direct confrontation with the government, highlighting its perceived failures and policy shortcomings to gain public support.
What is the Greek government's strategy regarding PASOK?: The Greek government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is intensely criticizing PASOK, viewing it as a main political rival and attempting to hinder its influence.
What is PASOK's position on collaborating with the government?: PASOK emphasizes that consensus with the government requires meaningful discussion and negotiation, rejecting any unconditional support for government initiatives.
What is the significance of the term "green SYRIZA" in this context?: The government's repeated accusations of PASOK being a "green SYRIZA" aim to discredit PASOK by associating it with the leftist opposition party among centrist voters.
How did PASOK's stance on the afternoon surgeries bill demonstrate their approach?: PASOK's abstention on a bill concerning free afternoon surgeries exemplifies its oppositional stance. They argue that focusing on existing morning surgical capacity would be more effective in reducing waiting lists.

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