‘Fire on fire’: how migrants got blamed for Greece’s devastating blazes Published: 24 November 2023 Climate Disinformation Media Fellowship 2023 In August, wildfires in Evros killed a group of people, including children, passing along a well-trodden migration route. Locals and politicians made the victims scapegoats for the disaster. First piece of our 2023 Climate Disinformation Fellowship by Giorgos Christides and Katy Fallon. Photos by Alexandros Avramidis. By Katy Fallon
Greece after the election: analyses and assessments Published: 30 June 2023 Discussion The recent election in Greece and the victory of Nea Dimokratia has strengthened Conservatives in Europe. The opposition in Greece is in a dire situation. They won't be able to put pressure on the new government, as they are too weak.
Greece: Historic result leads to… a second election Published: 25 May 2023 Commentary The national elections of May 21st led to a historic victory of the conservative Nea Dimokratia, seem to have reshuffled the political landscape in the country, yet Greece is set for a second election in a month time. Michalis Goudis, Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Thessaloniki Office - Greece, provides a read of the election result. By Michalis Goudis
Shadow Conflicts in the Aegean Published: 18 August 2022 Analysis While the world's attention is focused on the war in Ukraine, the next conflict at the EU's external border is already brewing in the eastern Aegean. Often overlooked: the tensions between Greece and Turkey are neither new, nor politically irrational. By Seçkin Söylemez
Is there a solution to the Aegean dispute? Published: 9 September 2020 Background The disputes over the Aegean Sea clearly constitute the “core” of Greek-Turkish relations. Each side claims to be exclusively in the right, and that the other side is always being provocative and in the wrong. By Thodoros Tsikas
Expectations of the Greek government and Greek civil society of the 2020 German EU Council Presidency Published: 12 June 2020 Background At the beginning of 2020 it looked as if the Greek economy would recover with above average growth from 10 years of financial crisis.The corona pandemic has shattered these prospects. Greek society is now hoping for support from the German Council Presidency. By Olga Drossou
Work and nutrition: the significance of labor migration for European agriculture Published: 6 July 2017 We all come into contact with it, especially when shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables, hardly anyone is aware of it: many hours of ‘invisible’ labor – often by migrant workers from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe toiling in agriculture in the Mediterranean region. By Prof. Dr. Jörg Gertel
Driven by domestic politics: anti-immigration policy in Hungary Published: 13 June 2016 Xenophobic sentiments are traditionally high in Hungary but the reasons for Fidesz’ harsh stance on immigration are domestic. By Attila Juhász and Bulcsú Hunyadi
Managing the refugee crisis: a Greek perspective Published: 24 May 2016 Greece as a key migrant entry point needs extra resources to secure the EU’s external border and provide humanitarian assistance. It's vital to manage the burden sharing and secure a pragmatic agreement with Turkey to stem migrant flows and facilitate returns. By Dr. Thanos Dokos
Highway to personal happiness Published: 11 November 2015 What happens to refugees on their way to the European Union? Serbian novelist Vladimir Arsenijević has travelled the Balkan route and kept a diary of his journey. By Vladimir Arsenijević
Greek Elections 2015: Quo Vadis, Alexis? Published: 23 September 2015 Will the Greek crisis return? Will Tsipras be able to stave it off? The road to national dignity is paved with good intentions and even better proclamations. By Eleni Panagiotarea
Greece before the elections: “The old political system is in turmoil” Published: 18 September 2015 This Sunday, September 20, Greek citizens will go the polls for the third time in just eight months. While the refugee crisis in Europe has ousted Greece from the international headlines, the country’s political landscape is undergoing some deep and significant shifts. We spoke with Olga Drossou, director of our regional office in Thessaloniki. By Charlotte Beck and Olga Drossou
Time to tone down the rhetoric Published: 14 July 2015 In the heated climate of the negotiations between the Eurogroup and Greece, it is not enough to be right or win the argument. The German government in particular should take seriously the inflammatory resurgence of resentment it faces. By Charlotte Beck
Greek Referendum: A Series of Blunders Published: 3 July 2015 Greek society is divided over the question of the referendum. The Syriza government ended up toying with democratic processes and institutions, says Dimitri A. Sotiropoulos. A commentary. By Dimitri A. Sotiropoulos
How Can We Make the Eurozone Stable, Prosperous and Democratic? Published: 29 June 2015 'With great power there must also come - great responsibility'. By Ricardo Cabral
Thessaloniki Office - Greece Published: 15 June 2015 The office aims to bolster such forces and groups within civil society that are trying to reform and realign Greek politics decisively.
Greece in the German Election Debate Published: 6 September 2013 One of the most hotly debated issues in the run-up to Germany’s federal election due to be held on 22 September, is the future of Greece. Unfortunately, it is the terrible sound of populism, which dominates, and there are hardly any voices of reason to soothe our ears. By Nikos Chrysoloras
