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  1. Golden Dawn: Forgotten but not gone
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    that Golden Dawn would not perform well in the European Parliament elections in May but it received 9.39... honest about their allegiances. This means that the extremist party may spring a surprise on January 25... to pass the 6.25-percent mark. Should Golden Dawn come third it may provide extra incentive

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  2. Tsipras keeps IMF waiting, turns focus to MPs and opposition
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    suffer damaging consequences. Athens may also be hoping that by delaying its IMF payment it spurs... billion euros in bailout funds were “much less painful.” The SYRIZA chief may also have one eye on his... MPs who are increasingly concerned about the course of negotiations. The SYRIZA chief may also have

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  3. Tsipras goes to Brussels with opposition's backing, parameters of agreement

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    will not be starting from scratch. Also, he has a less abrasive style than Varoufakis, which may prove priceless... domestic opposition has essentially been neutralised. This may be something that Tsipras uses to persuade... minister’s office but the promise of domestic political dominance may prove a useful incentive

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  4. In tight election race, rare TV debate carries element of unknown

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    his former SYRIZA colleague Tsipras. The contrast between the two may have an impact on SYRIZA’s fortunes. A strong performance from Lafazanis may sway some of the undecided SYRIZA supporters to back... is the only one that opinion polls suggest may fall below the 3 percent threshold needed to elect

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  5. Election Watch: 24 parties and coalitions apply to contest election

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    on the grounds of their name (such as New Fascism in 2007, Tyrannicides in May 2012) or because... it into parliament garnered 532,549 votes (8.61 percent). Their most successful election was in May... of Centrists, may finally be on a winning streak, in this its 10th general election (it also tried

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  6. Doubts over IMF role in Greek bailout becoming source of rising tension
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    that the coalition is wary of the IMF coming on board and may prefer it to walk away from the latest rescue... Greece being behind schedule in implementing the bailout and suggested that the government may.... This may be the easy route but it is not in Greece’s interests.” Schaeuble’s criticism, though, seemed

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  7. Newsletter 55 - 12/12/2015

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    Pitsiorlas said it may be delayed for a few weeks, he expects the project to conclude by mid-February... be dismissed. Giannaros also overcame the suicide of his son last May, an incident that he attributed... organisation at this stage will lead to any point-scoring for Tsipras within his own party. It may strengthen

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  8. Coalition crisis on hold as Kammenos eases up

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    development that may have defused the government crisis (although there are doubts about whether Kammenos... respond more effectively. It may be that the responsibilities in such a ministry will be divided... into hot spots and reception centres. It is another reason why a division of duties may help the settle

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  9. Athens, Nicosia buoyed by EU role in Cyprus talks
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    not help reach a conclusion. The Turkish Cypriot side suggested the EU may be present only during... for the rest of the Union. The EU’s intention to participate in the Cyprus conference may not mean... with British Prime Minister Theresa May. The UK will play a pivotal role as a guarantor power

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  10. Athens searching for compromise formula should IMF remain on board
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    2018, there are indications that it may be willing to soften its stance. Reports suggest that Athens may be willing to concede ground on the lowering the tax-free threshold for personal incomes.... Athens may argue that the lowering of the tax-free threshold will be enough to cover the fiscal gap

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