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Two more parties prepare to step onto overcrowded Greek political stage
PoliticsGreek Politics. The lawmaker set up his own centre-left movement, Metarythmistes (Reformers), and is now considering transforming it into a party that could stand on its own at the next elections, primarily targeting... might be able to put himself in a stronger position if his party begins to make its presence felt
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Newsletter 8 - 19/12/2014
identifying someone who had been one of its own a few years ago as a “committed European” and openly expressing its support for his candidacy, which had yet to be put to the legally elected... about the potential dangers ahead or preferences for which side comes out on top to support its own
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A little more persuasion, a little less reaction
Agora. Brussels trod a fine line between identifying someone who had been one of its own a few years ago as a “committed European” and openly expressing its support for his candidacy, which had yet to be put... comes out on top to support its own cause. New Democracy points to the comments from EU officials
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Heading for slim election win, SYRIZA tries to secure MPs' loyalty
PoliticsGreek Politicsan outright majority in the January 25 elections. Alco put SYRIZA on 33.8 percent, against 30.5 for New... a government on its own. The increasing likelihood that SYRIZA will have to form a coalition.... Regardless of whether it is governing on its own or with others, choosing to beat a hasty retreat
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Newsletter 12 - 23/01/2015
their own funding needs given their recent constraints. On top of that, Greek banks are facing... two months, this would put further pressure on the state’s funding needs as well as on the fiscal... collection capacity. Such topics are important in their own right and many citizens employed
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Key players in new Greek gov't strike moderate tone but bailout strategy won't change
PoliticsGreek Politicsnight, Greece is a country with its own opinion and own proposals,” he said. “Of course, we understand... that we had until now is over for us,” he said. “We will put forward a new programme, which means
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Public support for coalition still strong but Tsipras walks fine line with party
PoliticsGreek Politicsavoid a possible confrontation with his own MPs in Parliament by not seeking approval from... opposition parties and his own party. Several high profile figures in SYRIZA, such as MEP Dimitris Papadimoulos, have already publicly called for the extension to be put before MPs. However, Energy
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Greece works on new proposals as EU rules out political deal on Monday
PoliticsGreek Politicsown currency would not be a disaster for Greece. He gave the examples of the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Sweden, which all have their own currencies, but maintain a “European culture.” “So why... the offer that lenders have put forward. It will seek at least a slight softening of the institutions
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Tsipras gets strong mandate for deal in Brussels but left with political conundrum at home
PoliticsGreek Politicsto solve after his own coalition lawmakers failed to support it in the necessary numbers. A total of 251... government does not seem to be in a position to implement them on its own, especially as 15 of the SYRIZA... of a banking collapse and extremely harsh economic conditions. This was a line of thought also put forward
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Passing of broadcasting bill introduces new challenges for coalition
PoliticsGreek Politicsown ties with media groups. In perhaps its most controversial provision, the new legislation decrees... that can be put to tender. The other key provisions of the legislation include: - Media companies need... is simply an attempt by the government to create its own cosy alliances with media owners, there is a chance
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