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Tsipras gears up for internal battle, sets priorities for summer
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to have set himself on a collision course with the left wing of SYRIZA, which will likely lead to a showdown that could have a definitive impact on political... on the first set of prior actions demanded by lenders. This is the prime minister’s strongest
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Varoufakis adds to pressure on Tsipras ahead of lenders' return
PoliticsGreek Politicsto set up a parallel payment system, with the blessing of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Varoufakis told... needed to set up the parallel payment scheme. This prompted a reaction from all three
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IMF reveals its list of priorities for Greek bailout negotiations
EconomyProgrammeand new business set up costs are expected to set the IMF’s agenda in the upcoming negotiations
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Tsipras sets target of trouble-free bailout review so debt relief talks can begin
PoliticsGreek Politicsattempted to set a positive tone at their first cabinet meetings but later found it difficult to meet the targets they set. The main points Tsipras made to his ministers were: - Their performance
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Omnibus bill prompts no more than rumblings of discontent from coalition MPs
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe submission of the draft law containing the first set of measures Greece has to pass to receive further bailout funding has prompted some disquiet within the government but not to the level... that the unveiling of the latest set of measures is an opportunity for it to promote its message. Nikolopoulos
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Passing of broadcasting bill introduces new challenges for coalition
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor Radio and Television (ESR) – has the right to set the number of national and regional licences... channels will be set by the state minister. - Stations broadcasting news and entertainment
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On the road to realpolitik with Alexis Tsipras at the wheel
Agora(ANEL) lawmaker Nikos Nikolopoulos, who voted against the latest set of measures, decided he... set of measures and avoid being exclusively on the receiving end of the backlash that the pension
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Tsipras turns attention to nervy party ahead of new measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsexpelled one lawmaker and had to replace another after they refused to pass the last set of prior... on the tried and tested formula of arguing that SYRIZA’s lawmakers should not fall into the trap set by rivals
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Tsipras seeks MPs' loyalty before next vote, leaves door open on future alliances
PoliticsGreek Politicsahead of votes on a new set of prior actions in the next few days and pension reforms in January... possible dissenters from opposing the pending set of reforms but it is doubtful whether
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Regling and Wieser: The key points
AgoraWorking group, the successful conclusion of the first review will set aside any political tensions... a lot of political tension. Once the second set of prior actions has been voted in Parliament
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