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Event
Greece's prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, made modest changes to his government in a mini-reshuffle on August 4th, described by the government spokesman as "corrective measures" to improve operational efficiency.
Analysis
Having hinted in June that he might make more sweeping changes to his centre-right, New Democracy government, Mr Mitsotakis' mini-reshuffle turned out to be less dramatic. Elected a little over a year ago, in July 2019, the government immediately set a fast tempo o...

Detailed analysis and five-year forecasts for the financial services industry in 60 countries
This report offers detailed analysis and a five-year forecast for the financial services industry in Greece. Our unique perspective takes into account the latest economic and political developments of Greece to give you a deeper understanding of what these trends mean for your business.
Financial services sector
5-year forecasts for indicators such as assets loans and deposits.
Information on banks, ...

Detailed analysis and five-year forecasts for the automotive industry in 58 countries
This report offers detailed analysis and a five-year forecast for the automotive industry in Greece. Our unique perspective takes into account the latest economic and political developments of a country to give you a deeper understanding of what these trends mean for your business.
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Automotive sector
Sector and sub-sector analysis of the automotive industry.
Key trends affecting the demand and...

On May 20th the Greek government announced plans to reopen the tourism sector, which is of critical importance to Greece's economy, in an attempt to rescue at least part of the peak summer season from the impact of the coronavirus.
By extending relief measures to the tourism sector during the peak season summer months of July-August, the government is acknowledging the heavy hit that the coronavirus will inflict on the industry, despite reopening.
While trying to mitigate the hit to the touri...

This report offers detailed analysis and a five-year forecast for the consumer goods and retail industry in Greece.

Through surprisingly fast and decisive action, Greece appears so far to have kept the coronavirus outbreak under control, with just 249 confirmed cases and 13 deaths per 1m population.
However, Greece's statistics have come under fire for an apparently low number of tests—7,503 per 1m population. This raises concerns about the risk of another wave of infection later in 2020 or in 2021.
Greece plans to reopen the economy gradually in seven stages starting on May 4th, but the country, like all ...

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On January 15th Greece's prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, announced that his centre-right New Democracy (ND) government was nominating a senior judge, Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou, for the post of president. The Greek parliament elects the president, whose role is largely ceremonial.
Analysis
The election process will begin on January 22nd with a two-thirds majority required in the first two rounds of voting—200 votes out of a total of 300 members of parliament (MPs). From the third round th...