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After Kotzias departure, Tsipras hopes for clear path to elections While the departure of Nikos Kotzias from the high-profile position of foreign minister is a blow for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, especially as the key diplomatic achievement of his time in office – the Prespes Agreement on the Macedonia name issue – is at a crucial juncture, it is unlikely that it will lead to any material change to the SYRIZA leader’s political plans.
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Foreign minister quits government, heaping pressure on Tsipras One of the government’s most high-profile figures, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, resigned on Wednesday, forcing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras into another damage limitation exercise when he would prefer the spotlight to be on his government’s latest initiatives on the economic front instead.
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Tsipras seeks assurances that coalition will remain united for time being After days of mounting tension between SYRIZA and its coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attempted on Tuesday to stress the need for unity in the government as Greece enters a decisive period for all political parties.
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ND steers greater attention towards institutional failings as elections approach Among the dominant themes in the upcoming election campaign in Greece will be the state of the country’s institutions and the rule of law, which New Democracy sees as areas where it can score points over SYRIZA.
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Despite ongoing row with SYRIZA, Kammenos not preparing for early departure There seems no end to the friction between Independent Greeks leader Panos Kammenos and his governing partner SYRIZA but, at the same time, there appears little chance of the apparent bad blood causing a sudden and terminal rift in the coalition.
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Kammenos deviation raises more questions about coalition's endurance Comments by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos during an official trip to the USA have heaped new pressure on SYRIZA’s increasingly troubled governing alliance with his small nationalist party, Independent Greeks (ANEL).
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ANEL adds to uncertainty over Macedonia name deal and its political impact The potential of the Macedonia name issue affecting political developments in Greece has resurfaced even though it is not yet clear if the Prespes Agreement will reach Greek Parliament.
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Migration troubles move up political agenda as probe into use of fund is launched The government’s handling of island hot spots is set to come under further scrutiny after it was revealed on Monday that the Supreme Court will investigate corruption allegations made by an outgoing official.
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Lenders set to keep coalition waiting for answer on pension cuts The Greek government is likely to have to wait until the December 3 Eurogroup until it finds out whether its request for next year’s pension cuts to be shelved will be accepted by the country’s lenders.
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Divisions emerge within ANEL over vote on Macedonia name deal The insistence by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos, who leads junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL), that he will bring down the government if the Macedonia name agreement comes to Greek Parliament has met with opposition from some of his own MPs.