Greek Politics
Tsipras hints at post-election scenario of grand coalition, without him as PM
In his first televised interview of this election campaign, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has claimed he will not continue as premier if SYRIZA is forced into an alliance with New Democracy, To Potami and/or PASOK.
SYRIZA buffeting continues as parties get set for official start of election race
All the indications are that Greece will appoint a caretaker prime minister on Friday, paving the way for elections to be held, most probably on September 20.
Tsipras tries to stem losses to left ahead of snap elections
Alexis Tsipras will handpick SYRIZA’s candidates for the upcoming snap elections as he tries to give his party the best chance of securing a convincing win.
Opposition drags out pre-election process, hoping Tsipras pays cost
New Democracy leader Evengelos Meimarakis handed back on Monday morning the three-day exploratory mandate he received to form a government after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras submitted his resignation last week.
SYRIZA rebels launch new group, promising more discomfort for Tsipras
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras officially has a new rival as of Friday, when former Energy Minister Panayiotis Lafazanis announced the creation of a new party aimed at opposing the bailout and arguing the case for Greece leaving the eurozone.
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Tsipras makes move to trigger swift elections but opposition stands in way
Alexis Tsipras resigned on Thursday night to pave the way for snap elections but the opposition parties indicated that they would do their utmost to ensure that he does not have things his way.
Tsipras seen edging towards snap elections in September
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was meeting with key advisers and government officials on Thursday afternoon, with all indications being that he will lead the country to snap elections.
A pro-euro alliance to challenge Tsipras?
The possibility of Greece’s opposition parties combining forces to form a pro-European front for possible snap elections was revived on Wednesday but the possibilities of such an alliance remain slim.
Tsipras may choose benefits of longer game on elections
The Greek government appeared to distance itself further on Tuesday from the possibility of snap elections in September.
Tsipras bides his time on confidence vote, weighs up options
The government appears to be heading towards a confidence vote in Parliament that could then trigger snap elections in Greece but there is some doubt regarding exactly how events will unfold in the weeks ahead.