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Meimarakis seen as clear frontrunner with New Democracy leadership vote approaching
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWith just over two weeks left until the first, and possibly only, round of New Democracy’s leadership election, current party president Evangelos Meimarakis seems a clear favourite to win the vote.
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Little trouble for Tsipras in multi-bill vote but bigger problems may lurk over revenues chief
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe omnibus bill containing many of the 49 prior actions the coalition has to fulfill to secure the next sub-tranche of bailout funding passed through Parliament without any major problems on Friday night.
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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 there are any concerns about the multi-bill not being approved in a vote on Friday.
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Tsipras strengthens grip on SYRIZA, sees more 'open' party
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlexis Tsipras has begun trying to capitalise on his recent election victory by strengthening his position within SYRIZA and ensuring that, unlike during the previous months, his party pulls in the same direction.
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New Democracy decides on date for leadership vote, candidates get on the road
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy has decided to hold its leadership election on Sunday November 22, with a run-off vote between the two leading candidates (if needed) due to take place a week later, on November 29.
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New Democracy heads for leadership vote as opposition ponders poll result
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is expected to hold a leadership contest later this year as the conservatives look to bounce back from a disappointing showing in Sunday’s elections.
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Amid talk of post-election alliances, parties propose changes to bailout measures
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy leader Evangelos Meimarakis shows no sign of letting up in his efforts to make it clear he is open to working with SYRIZA, while Alexis Tsipras remains resolute in his resistance to these overtures.
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Defections and alliances as parties set out on campaign trail
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSYRIZA continues to be depleted by defections as Alexis Tsipras begins his nationwide tour ahead of the September 20 elections.
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SYRIZA buffeting continues as parties get set for official start of election race
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAll the indications are that Greece will appoint a caretaker prime minister on Friday, paving the way for elections to be held, most probably on September 20.
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Tsipras bides his time on confidence vote, weighs up options
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government appears to be heading towards a confidence vote in Parliament that could then trigger snap elections in Greece but there is some doubt regarding exactly how events will unfold in the weeks ahead.