Politics
Machinations give both coalition and SYRIZA hope of winning presidential vote
The almost daily headcount of Greek MPs ahead of February's presidential elections is continuing to give a conflicting picture about how events may play out early next year.
Samaras finger wagging at troika a sign of pressure on Greek government
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras took the unusual step of criticising the troika on Tuesday, an indication of how frustrated the government feels as it is squeezed between lenders’ demands and domestic political pressures.
![Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]](resources/toolip/img-thumb/2013/11/21/tsipras_1000_myrto_2111-medium.jpg "Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]")
Tsipras remains sketchy on coalition options, negotiating positions
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras gave on Monday his first televised interview since his party’s victory in the European Parliament elections but provided little new information regarding to his intentions for governing.
Two more parties prepare to step onto overcrowded Greek political stage
The fragmentation of Greek politics shows no sign of abating: The creation of another two parties – on opposite sides of the political spectrum – has been announced.
Tsipras shuns growing calls for compromise on presidential vote
Despite a flurry of calls for the government and the opposition to come to a compromise over the presidential candidate, putting an end to speculation about early elections, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras made it clear over the weekend that his party is in no mood to compromise.
New bribe claims likely to poison Greek politics further ahead of presidential vote
Fresh claims of attempts to bribe opposition MPs ahead of February’s presidential vote have surfaced in Greek politics but there are doubts about whether they are well-founded and if they will have any discernable impact.
Lack of troika deal leaves Greek coalition looking at bailout extension
Hopes that a second round of talks between Greece and the troika in Paris would bring about a swift conclusion to the programme review were dashed on Wednesday when negotiations ended without any significant agreement.
Coalition hopes it will have more than just Paris at the end of troika talks
Greek government officials go into two days of talks with troika representatives in Paris on Tuesday that are likely to be decisive in determining the future of the coalition.
Brewing rivalry between Venizelos and Papandreou threatens to unsettle fragile PASOK
An attempt to rejuvenate PASOK may be over before it has even begun in earnest after a fresh disagreement between party leader Evangelos Venizelos and his predecessor George Papandreou, which could also have damaging consequences for the ruling coalition.
Uncertainty feeding tension within SYRIZA as well as Greek government
The failure to reach an agreement with the troika has increased tension within the government but as the possibility of early elections and a SYRIZA victory gets closer, the opposition party is also beginning to show signs of fatigue.