Economist Podcasts Still the one that I want: Greece’s prime minister wins again
May 24, 2023
Chris Lockwood, Europe editor for The Economist, analyzes Greece's recent elections, where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis performed surprisingly well despite lacking a majority. He discusses the implications for Greece's rebound and governance challenges. Vijay Vaitheeswaran, global energy and climate innovation editor, explores the surge in U.S. clean energy lobbying motivated by new investments. The conversation also touches on innovative defense strategies, highlighting how simple nets are being creatively used to protect against drones in modern warfare.
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Greek Election Results
- Greece's ruling conservatives secured an unexpected victory in the weekend election.
- This suggests a return to stability after the country's financial crisis.
Unexpected Win for Mitsotakis
- The margin of victory for New Democracy was larger than polls predicted.
- The incumbent prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is expected to remain in power.
Mitsotakis' Economic Performance
- Mitsotakis led Greece through the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war's economic impact.
- Despite these challenges, Greece's economy grew at twice the Eurozone average.