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PoliticsForeign Policy
Macedonia name deal in hands of Tsipras and Zaev The onus is on the prime ministers of Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to seal an agreement on the name issue in the coming days.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Despite fresh uncertainty, Tsipras insists focus is on four-year term Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has again insisted he has no intention of calling snap elections, despite the latest uncertainty caused by events in Italy.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis applies pressure over MoU exit and name talks Political developments in Italy, and the effect they are having on bond yields, as well as the discussions with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), which have entered a crucial phase, are putting more pressure on the Greek government.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Tsipras claims he is in no hurry to call elections after bailout exit Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras indicated on Friday that he is not considering the possibility of calling snap elections later this year despite persistent speculation about the subject.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Parties mark out battle lines for next elections The debate on the government’s growth strategy in Parliament on Wednesday prompted some fierce exchanges between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his opponents in what many see as the drawing of battle lines ahead of the next elections.
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EconomyProgramme
After unveiling growth plan, Athens has fourth review loose ends to tackle Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras outlined at a cabinet meeting on Monday the growth strategy for the post-programme era, confirming that this task has now been completed and that his government can focus on the other parts of the fourth review that need to be taken care of.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Tsipras moves forward with name talks as domestic balance comes into focus Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) appeared to move a step closer to a solution to their longstanding name dispute on Thursday following a meeting between the country’s two prime ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Splits and alliances on leaders' minds as thoughts turn to next elections The prospect of snap elections later this year or by next summer are creating a strange dynamic on the Greek political scene as the governing parties and the opposition try both to deal blows to each other but also to explore the possibility of future alliances.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Speculation about timing of next general elections intensifies The timing of the next general elections is back on the lips of Greek politicians, with both SYRIZA and New Democracy fuelling talk of when the next vote might be held.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis scoffs at coalition's MoU exit strategy, challenges PM to elections In his attempt to reveal weaknesses in the government’s bailout exit strategy, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has challenged Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to call snap elections this year.