Greek Politics
In tight election race, rare TV debate carries element of unknown
With just over 10 days to go until the September 20 vote, party leaders are preparing to go into the first televised election debate since 2009 on Wednesday night.
In fragmented political environment, Meimarakis banks on message of unity
Party leaders are finalising their candidate lists for the September 20 elections as New Democracy continues to play the unity card, which has served the conservatives well in the campaign so far.
Tsipras looks for traction with elections finely balanced in final stretch
Seeing his chances of becoming the next prime minister fade, Alexis Tsipras attempted to give new momentum to SYRIZA’s election campaign on Sunday.
Tsipras softens stance on coalition options as leaders head to debate
With opinion polls suggesting that SYRIZA’s hopes of renewing its partnership with Independent Greeks in government are disappearing, Alexis Tsipras has started to soften his position on the possibility of cooperating with other parties.
SYRIZA and New Democracy neck-and-neck as post-election scenarios become clearer
SYRIZA is expected to step up its campaign after a new round of polls showed it having a minimal lead over New Democracy, with one even giving the conservatives the narrowest of leads.
Defections and alliances as parties set out on campaign trail
SYRIZA continues to be depleted by defections as Alexis Tsipras begins his nationwide tour ahead of the September 20 elections.
Opinion polls indicate fragmentation, close election race
Following the publication of the first series of opinion polls ahead of the September 20 elections, it appears that the contest is building up to be much more closely contested than seemed the case just a few weeks ago.
Concerns for SYRIZA mount as brief election campaign gets underway
Greece has entered the second shortest election campaign in its history, with major doubts over the outcome that can be expected on September 20.
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.