Social Media Ideas for New Democracy

A populist hodgepodge

“Make me prime minister for a day, and I’ll show you how I can change Greece.” This popular saying aptly captures the spirit of the new political party, Hope for Democracy, launche...

ND seeks to woo four ‘tribes’ of angry voters

The ruling New Democracy party will aim for a third term in the next national election, at the same time avoiding having to take part in a coalition government. That much was obvio...

From ‘Zorba’ to ‘Crime and Punishment’: Inside the launch of Hope for Democracy

Amid raised cameras and mobile phones, and to the sounds of “Zorba the Greek,” Maria Karystianou walked alongside supporters gathered at Thessaloniki's Aristotelous Square outside...

New Democracy urges focus on first ballot

Ruling New Democracy is intensifying its message that the upcoming election will be decisive on the first Sunday of voting, amid concerns that some dissatisfied supporters could st...

Η δημοκρατία αρχίζει από τη γειτονιά

Η ΔΙΑΥΓΕΙΑ υπήρξε μεγάλη τομή. Εδειξε ότι το κράτος μπορεί να εκτεθεί στο φως και ότι οι αποφάσεις της διοίκησης δεν είναι ιδιωτική υπόθεση υπουργών, δημάρχων, διοικήσεων και αναδό...

Η δημοκρατία αρχίζει από τη γειτονιά

Η ΔΙΑΥΓΕΙΑ υπήρξε μεγάλη τομή. Εδειξε ότι το κράτος μπορεί να εκτεθεί στο φως και ότι οι αποφάσεις της διοίκησης δεν είναι ιδιωτική υπόθεση υπουργών, δημάρχων, διοικήσεων και αναδό...

Minister hails democracy a ‘way of life’ at forum

New parties, old politics

Let’s say a young person is undecided and does not yet know who to vote for in the next election. The conservative government, on a daily basis, demonstrates its establishment ment...

New parties, old politics



Let’s say a young person is undecided and does not yet know who to vote for in the next election.

Democracy

The virtues of democracy are as real as they are tangible. Within it, ideas sprout like rivers, flow...

Independence, Democracy and Prosperity

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot,...

The ‘new’ and the same old tune

It is good, in principle at least, for voters to have more options when they step into the polling station booth on Election Day.

ALCO Poll: ND up half a point at 23.3% in voting intention – Tsipras’ debut at 14.2%, PASOK at 10.3%, losing nearly two...

“Hope for Democracy” led by Maria Karystianou reaches 8.1% in fourth place - Losses recorded for all parties except New Democracy, MeRA25 & Voice of Reason The post ALCO Poll:...

Karystianou rolls out new party, attacks political establishment

Rail safety activist Maria Karystianou formally entered Greek politics Thursday, rolling out a new party named “Hope for Democracy” with a platform strong on anti-establishment rhe...

MRB: New Democracy first with 29%, ELAS second with 17.6%, PASOK third with 11.1% and down three points

New Democracy leads by 46.1% in the “victory expectation” measure; Mitsotakis is considered the most suitable prime minister in MRB’s trends poll The post MRB: New Democracy first...

Democracy is built on elections we can trust

On Democracy Day, Nigeria Chooses Reform Over Stagnation

Democracy Day offers Nigerians an opportunity not only to celebrate June 12 but also to assess how far the nation has progressed in strengthening its democratic institutions. Democ...

New Democracy party maintains 9.1% lead over Tsipras’ ELAS, poll shows

The ruling conservative New Democracy party maintains a 9.1 percentage-point lead over former prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ newly formed Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), according to a...

The party that never was

Why are new parties being formed?

Politics as a life raft, not a coffee shop

With most left wing parties taking a “voluntary buyout” from the political struggle, and tying themselves to Alexis Tsipras’ new wagon, our political system is becoming even more p...

Αναπολώντας τον δικομματισμό

Τα πράγματα επί σχεδόν σαράντα χρόνια ήταν ξεκάθαρα. Υπήρχαν τα δύο μεγάλα κόμματα, ΠΑΣΟΚ και Νέα Δημοκρατία, και με σταθερή παρουσία το τρίτο και μικρότερο στήριγμα του συστήματος...

Ruling party submits proposal for constitutional revision

The ruling New Democracy party has submitted its proposal for a planned revision of the Constitution to Parliament, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday.

How Did Democracy and Slavery Coexist in Ancient Athens?

Of all the things ancient Greece gave humanity, few are truly as valuable as democracy. Starting from the ancient Athenians who invented this form of polity, democracy allowed for...

The ‘new Metapolitefsi’: From Samaras to Tsipras

The Greek concept of “Metapolitefsi,” as the period after the restoration of democracy in 1974 is called, is a puzzle. The public debate about whether it that historical cycle has...