Consensus decision-making

Achieving consensus between political parties is not always at their discretion. In some matters of major institutional importance, a consensus is required by the Constitution itself.

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Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said the government will "seek consensus" on issues of national importance, during a three-day plenary discussion on the new government's policy program on Saturday.

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The new Greek president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, will do her best to help a society with a long democratic tradition to heal the wounds of the past. She also highlighted the importance of the rule of law, and noted her dedication to working with the Parliament, the government and the opposition to achieve the highest possible consensus.

The broad acceptance of the candidacy of Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou for the highest office in the land vindicates the prime minister's choice.

It also sends a strong message of consensus which the country needs at this critical juncture.

Beyond the obvious symbolism this decision should signal the start of a new era in Greek politics.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' meetings Friday with the leaders of the country's opposition parties to discuss his trip to the United States and developments in foreign policy confirmed that there is no alternative proposal in terms of national strategy as far as Turkey is concerned. There is only one official line, with slight variations.

The meetings scheduled by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for Friday with the leaders of the country's opposition parties on actions taken by his government on key national issues as well as the outcome of his visit this week to the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump, are essential.

All political parties agree that in normal countries there is no need for police to guard closed universities. Interestingly, there's no consensus on how normal institutions are meant to operate.

Former conservative prime minister Costas Karamanlis on Thursday criticised the government for its handling of the Prespes accord, saying it should have respected the sensitivities of Greeks before rushing to make a deal.