Greek Politics
Tsipras and Meimarakis face off, bristle at idea of working together
The Monday night televised debate between SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy chief Evangelos Meimarakis was much livelier than a discussion involving seven party leaders last week but is unlikely to prove decisive in the close election contest.
SYRIZA seen marginally ahead as Tsipras and Meimarakis go head-to-head
SYRIZA’s Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy’s Evangelos Meimarakis will go head-to-head in a televised debate on Monday night, which could have an impact on what still seems to be a very close election contest.
Amid talk of post-election alliances, parties propose changes to bailout measures
New Democracy leader Evangelos Meimarakis shows no sign of letting up in his efforts to make it clear he is open to working with SYRIZA, while Alexis Tsipras remains resolute in his resistance to these overtures.
First TV debate does little to fire up election contest
The first, and rather tepid, televised debate ahead of the September 20 elections is unlikely to have made a significant impact on the contest.
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.