Greek Politics
After talks at UN, Tsipras returns to grind of parliamentary politics
Following his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly this week, Prime Minster Alexis Tsipras returns to the more mundane, and perhaps even more challenging, task of Greek parliamentary politics.
European centre-left suggests door is closed to SYRIZA
The head of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Gianni Pitella, distanced himself on Thursday from the idea of SYRIZA joining the group, apparently leaving the Greek leftists somewhat isolated in terms of European politics.
Potami and PASOK look for next roles following contrasting poll results
To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis has written to the centrist party’s supporters in an attempt to rally them in the wake of a disappointing election result that has raised doubts about whether it will survive the next few months intact.
Potentially divisive New Democracy leadership race taking shape
There are three confirmed candidates for the New Democracy leadership contest so far, with current leader Evangelos Meimarakis also expected to throw his hat into the ring by the October 2 deadline.
Tsipras sets target of trouble-free bailout review so debt relief talks can begin
Alexis Tsipras called on his ministers to knuckle down and implement the bailout in his first cabinet meeting on Friday, surprising many with his seemingly determined approach to the task ahead.
Cabinet resignation on first day puts Tsipras's judgment in question
If Alexis Tsipras thought he might be in for a brief honeymoon after returning to power on September 20, those illusions were dispelled for good on Wednesday.
Tsipras keeps bailout issues in safe hands but fails to inspire with new cabinet
Alexis Tsipras named a varied cabinet late on Tuesday night with three key characteristics: Ministers considered safe hands being appointed to bailout-related posts, ministers who had proved controversial either because they prompted reactions within SYRIZA.
New Democracy heads for leadership vote as opposition ponders poll result
New Democracy is expected to hold a leadership contest later this year as the conservatives look to bounce back from a disappointing showing in Sunday’s elections.
Tsipras confounds expectations, creates new doubts by reviving coalition
Defying opinion polls, Alexis Tsipras led his party to a comfortable victory in Sunday’s elections and found himself in a position to renew his partnership with the Independent Greeks.
Key factors to look out for when Greek election results come in
Greece goes into Sunday’s elections with SYRIZA the bookmakers’ favourite to win the vote but there is still substantial uncertainty about how events could play out from Monday.