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Unprecedented shifts in political and parliamentary balances are caused by SYRIZA‘s new split.

A poll released on Monday showed that the ruling New Democracy (ND)'s lead over PASOK has narrowed compared to previous surveys, dropping to 9.7 points.

Both Olga Markogiannaki and Kostas Tsoukalas took their first steps in politics through PASP, the student wing of PASOK. They are seen as part of the renewal within the party, especially through their involvement in the European Parliament elections.

With the ousted President of SYRIZA Progressive Alliance, Stefanos Kasselakis, currently in Italy, as revealed today by protothema.gr, top party officials are meeting this afternoon with a “toolbox” of criteria to finalize the roadmap, the characteristics of the upcoming Congress, and primarily the terms for participating in the race for new leadership.

New Democracy remains at its European election percentages, while PASOK moves to second place, with SYRIZA ranking third, according to an MRB poll for Open TV.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias briefed a Parliament committee on Thursday about two programs, whose potential implementation will contribute decisively to the modernization of the Hellenic Air Force and the Hellenic Navy - the acquisition of 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighters and Greece's exploratory participation in the current design stage of the Constellation-type frigate being developed for

In the new, very different European Parliament that came out of the elections in the 27 member-states, Greece will have to fight hard to promote its interests and maximize the benefits it gets from the EU.

A poll released on Friday showed the ruling New Democracy (ND) leading main opposition SYRIZA by 13.5 points, two days before the June 9 European elections. 

New Democracy (ND), SYRIZA, PASOK and KKE are holding their main pre-election rallies next week in Athens and Thessaloniki ahead of the June 9 European elections.

Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to give a speech in ND's main pre-election rally at Syntagma square, in Athens on Friday, June 7. He will also appear at Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 5. 

Most Greek parliamentary parties are urging the New Democracy (ND) government to recognize Palestine, following the recent endorsements by Spain, Ireland and Norway for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.