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Tsipras briefing suggests he is still searching for deal with lenders
PoliticsGreek Politicsinsisted that the plan put forward by Athens should form the basis for negotiations. Despite his criticism... together and said that despite the current difficulties, he feels an agreement is "closer than ever
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Greece works on new proposals as EU rules out political deal on Monday
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe offer that lenders have put forward. It will seek at least a slight softening of the institutions... of concessions would come from political leaders rather than finance minister or technocrats. Tusk
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Tsipras opts for referendum, leaving many issues open
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat will be put to voters. The Greek Constitution does not allow referendums to be held on fiscal issues... than 50 percent of Greeks were in favour of Tsipras accepting a deal with lenders, even if it meant
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SYRIZA's left wing hoping to prevent Tsipras from concluding bailout talks
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the creditors. 2) An emergency congress would mean new delegates being elected rather than the ones who... or if this decision should be put to a vote of party members. Clearly, the worst possible development
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Tsipras gets his way over September congress, gains breathing space from SYRIZA rebels
PoliticsGreek Politicscongress in September rather than the immediate gathering suggested by those opposing the third.... Also, it means that Tsipras avoids having to pursue the other alternative he put before the central
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Possibility of snap elections after third bailout agreed is firmly on Tsipras's agenda
PoliticsGreek Politicsinto the elections, rather than a new, breakaway party. The “need” for an early trip to the ballot box... that those in favour of returning to the drachma would put Greece in danger. When questioned about
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Tsipras ponders delaying snap elections until debt relief talks start
PoliticsGreek Politicssuggests that rather than choose to hold SYRIZA’s congress in September (where the split within... and road tax before the end of the year. Opposition parties are expected to put pressure on Tsipras
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Have inflation "repay" Greek debt and growth reduce indebtedness
Agorato Greece’s budget would be very limited. Put differently, such a haircut would be the least attractive... during a career spanning more than 40 years. You can follow Klaus on Twitter: @kleingut. His blog
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In fragmented political environment, Meimarakis banks on message of unity
PoliticsGreek Politics. No major surprises are expected on the lists put forward by SYRIZA and New Democracy, especially given..., it will prefer to remain in opposition rather than ally with New Democracy. The Tsipras camp clearly
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Election Watch: 24 parties and coalitions apply to contest election
Agoraof the total. Taken together, that made them more successful than poll-topping New Democracy, which took 1.19... five times to enter the European Parliament). Opinion polls put the party at around 4 percent, which
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