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Opinion polls indicate fragmentation, close election race
PoliticsGreek Politicsmay have another new entry in the form of the Union of Centrists, which is led by the eccentric... is in contention again, the option of teaming up again with Independent Greeks may not be available... that the party is in a state of disintegration, which may be putting off a number of its supporters
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TINA politics and the Greek elections
Agorafor a victory of any party in Greece on 20 September may be a more reliable way of political... to Syriza as to other larger or smaller memorandum parties in Greece. But within this puzzle may also lie... election, they may also offer something that the Greek electorate has not given up hope on entirely
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Amid fog of confusion, Greeks vote... again
Agorapure”, as Tony Blair had once implored his Labour Party to be. SYRIZA may have appointed an anti... added to the sense that SYRIZA may talk a good game on fighting corruption... by the capriciousness shown by his predecessor, Antonis Samaras, between May and December 2014
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Newsletter 44 - 25/09/2015
and there may be moments in the weeks ahead when the five-seat majority will look under threat. Until... the elections, Kammenos carried a manila folder with him but it may as well have been empty. While the rekindling of his relationship with Kammenos may give Tsipras the only moment of laissez-faire
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Newsletter 45 - 02/10/2015
indicate that it may be split in two subtranches of 2 and 1 billion, respectively, meaning that two... indicate that the government may adopt a more optimistic view on the economic outlook, assuming... of 2.3 percent. It may also forecast a milder recession for 2016, compared to the current estimate
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Newsletter 50 - 06/11/2015
time in mid-2010 and Portugal a year later in May 2011, carries an institutional stigma that is hard... percent of the financial assistance Portugal received has been repaid. PPS may in effect last until 2026... conditions, fiscal compliance and financial sector developments. The semi-annual assessments may include
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Portugal and Greece: The opposite ends of Europe’s southern periphery
Agoraof Greece for the first time in mid-2010 and Portugal a year later in May 2011, carries... will last until at least 75 percent of the financial assistance Portugal received has been repaid. PPS may... assessments may include recommendations for further fiscal measures and structural reforms
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New Democracy bewildered by ballot failure as Tsipras solicits consensus
PoliticsGreek Politics, there has been speculation that he may stand down as leader, possibly even as an MP. There has been... (European Parliament and local elections in May 2014, January & September 2015 general elections... become clear to Tsipras that the stresses and strains of implementing the bailout may be too much
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Greek relief at EU-Turkey refugee deal but heavy lifting lies ahead
PoliticsForeign Policyto be completed by May 16. Diplomatic concerns On the diplomatic front, Tsipras claimed victory through... been given to Turkey. Another issue which may prove more controversial is the agreement for Turkish... next week. The government crisis may be defused by changing the structure of Mouzalas’s department
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Tension rises in Greece but creditors see potential for agreement soon
PoliticsGreek Politicsup hope of finding common ground with its lenders, even if that may lead to more concessions from... argue that the added drama may play into the coalition’s hands. It could convince reluctant MPs... place on Thursday this week, may be called next week or the week after. Tusk also suggested
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