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Auctions, strikes trouble Tsipras but focus still on programme exit
PoliticsGreek Politicsmuch for the SYRIZA-led coalition, forcing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to consider snap elections.... Snap polls The latest turbulence has sparked fresh speculation in some local media about the possibility of the prime minister being forced to call snap elections in the spring, before
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Tsipras suffers setbacks in bid to build momentum ahead of MoU exit
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIf Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was considering the option of calling snap elections soon after... a comeback. The option of snap elections this year would have the added bonus of not having to go... on Monday that Tsipras has now given up on the idea of snap elections later this year and is focussed
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Despite fresh uncertainty, Tsipras insists focus is on four-year term
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras has again insisted he has no intention of calling snap elections... insisted last week during a visit in Thessaloniki that he would be “foolish” to want to call snap elections... on Tuesday, Parliamentary Speaker Nikos Voutsis also seemed to play down the possibility of snap elections
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Under relentless pressure from opponents, Tsipras unveils plans for new crisis agency
PoliticsGreek Politics. The negative mood also seems to preclude any move by Tsipras to call snap elections in the immediate... revived talk of snap elections. In an interview with Athens Voice magazine, he claimed that the government has shown it is not fit to govern and that it should call snap elections as soon as Greece
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Coalition hopeful on pensions, looks to maximise impact of limited relief measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsin on the victory by calling snap elections. “Why should we hurry to elections?” he said. “Time is on our side... to ride the economic recovery for as long as possible rather than opting for snap polls in May.... If this is the case, the only motivation for Tsipras to hold a snap general election in May either before
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Despite ongoing row with SYRIZA, Kammenos not preparing for early departure
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat if Greece goes to snap elections now his chances of being re-elected look very slim. Eyes on elections... that there will be an agreed parting of ways next year, paving the way for snap elections. If the Prespes Agreement... his last stand against the deal and Tsipras could use this opportunity to call snap elections for May
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Newsletter 180 -26/10/2018
Tsipras sticking to course PM seems set on passing name deal and then calling snap elections... and the announcement of snap elections in May. In Skopje, Parliament still has to hold two more... to be called on to express their opinion until March or April, allowing Tsipras to hold a snap national
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Tsipras maps out path to next elections via Prespes Agreement and possible confidence vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat if he gets less than 150 votes, he will call snap elections in due time. He made it clear... or call snap elections before the government’s term is up. The advantage of waiting until October... an absolute majority in a confidence vote, the prime minister does not intend to be rushed into snap
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Newsletter 189 -11/01/2018
votes, he will call snap elections in due time. It currently appears that he can secure a majority... for to avoid calling snap elections. To Potami MP Spyros Danellis is seen as another deputy that may... the process for snap elections, while also giving him the ability to pass the Prespes Agreement and other
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Merkel backing for name deal overshadowed by coalition leaders' crucial talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsdoes not get an absolute majority, the prime minister will pave the way for snap elections. Tsipras... for to avoid calling snap elections. To Potami MP Spyros Danellis is seen as another deputy that may... for snap elections, while also giving him the ability to pass the Prespes Agreement and other legislation
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