According to a report, the greek parliamentary election is scheduled for 21 May. Reportedly, the ruling conservative New Democracy party who currently hold 158 of 300 seats have promised to build on tax cuts delivered in its first term, achieve 3% annual growth, boost foreign investment and cut unemployment to less than 8%.
According to the report, the main opposition Syriza party want to increase wages and pensions, cap profits in the energy sector, reduce weekly working hours, protect minority rights and abolish Greece’s bank research fund, a loan fund.
Reportedly, the Pasok-Kinal party or movement for change are pushing for a movement away from coal and natural gas.