Posts Tagged: Syriza
Likely New Ruler Took An Unlikely Pathway
Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece’s victorious New Democracy party, has made a fast turnaround from Europe-bashing populist to the continental power brokers’ preferred choice to lead Greece. Voters in Greece Sunday handed New Democracy the edge in a close
Likely New Ruler Took An Unlikely Pathway
Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece’s victorious New Democracy party, has made a fast turnaround from Europe-bashing populist to the continental power brokers’ preferred choice to lead Greece. Voters in Greece Sunday handed New Democracy the edge in a close
The End of the World as We Know It
Consider the following scenario. After a victory by the left-wing Syriza party, Greece’s new government announces that it wants to renegotiate the terms of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union. German Chancellor Angela Merkel sticks
The End of the World as We Know It
Consider the following scenario. After a victory by the left-wing Syriza party, Greece’s new government announces that it wants to renegotiate the terms of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union. German Chancellor Angela Merkel sticks
Greeks Livid Over Incendiary Letter In German Newspaper
Following Financial Times in Germany, it’s now turn of Bild in Germany to interfere in such a provocative and radical way in Greek Elections. Providing that the translation below is correct, I can reassure Bild that the Greek people for
Greeks Livid Over Incendiary Letter In German Newspaper
Following Financial Times in Germany, it’s now turn of Bild in Germany to interfere in such a provocative and radical way in Greek Elections. Providing that the translation below is correct, I can reassure Bild that the Greek people for
Europe holds breath on eve of Greek election as voters struggle to decide
Which way is Greece going to go? Ahead of Sunday’s election, with politicians railing from the hustings nationwide, the mood has reached fever pitch. “Euro thriller with all eyes on Athens,” proclaimed the mass-selling Ta Nea on Friday, noting: “The entire planet is
Europe holds breath on eve of Greek election as voters struggle to decide
Which way is Greece going to go? Ahead of Sunday’s election, with politicians railing from the hustings nationwide, the mood has reached fever pitch. “Euro thriller with all eyes on Athens,” proclaimed the mass-selling Ta Nea on Friday, noting: “The entire planet is
Greek Parties Vie for an Uphill Task
Whichever party wins Greece’s national parliamentary election on Sunday will face an uphill task: inheriting a central government nearly out of cash, an economy in free fall and a restive public tired of austerity measures. Greece’s conservative leader Antonis Samaras,
Greek Parties Vie for an Uphill Task
Whichever party wins Greece’s national parliamentary election on Sunday will face an uphill task: inheriting a central government nearly out of cash, an economy in free fall and a restive public tired of austerity measures. Greece’s conservative leader Antonis Samaras,
Bailout for Banks Figures Into Campaigns in Greece
Greece’s two main party leaders used the Spanish bank-bailout deal Sunday to support their opposing messages to the Greek electorate ahead of next week’s national vote. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras said the deal showed how important it is for
Bailout for Banks Figures Into Campaigns in Greece
Greece’s two main party leaders used the Spanish bank-bailout deal Sunday to support their opposing messages to the Greek electorate ahead of next week’s national vote. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras said the deal showed how important it is for
Europe treads a thin line on Greece
Two weeks ago, Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Union’s top two officials, met for lunch in Van Rompuy’s offices to discuss the deteriorating situation in Greece. Their immediate concern was an uncompromising letter. On May 10,
Europe treads a thin line on Greece
Two weeks ago, Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Union’s top two officials, met for lunch in Van Rompuy’s offices to discuss the deteriorating situation in Greece. Their immediate concern was an uncompromising letter. On May 10,
Greek Political Rivals in Dead Heat
Greece’s conservatives, who support the country’s internationally funded bailout program, are commanding a wafer-thin lead in the last public-opinion polls to be published ahead of a survey blackout before June 17 elections, which are seen as a de facto referendum
Greek Political Rivals in Dead Heat
Greece’s conservatives, who support the country’s internationally funded bailout program, are commanding a wafer-thin lead in the last public-opinion polls to be published ahead of a survey blackout before June 17 elections, which are seen as a de facto referendum
Greek Democratic Left Demands Euro Pledge To Back Syriza
Greece’s Democratic Left party, which may determine the governing coalition following June 17 elections, said its backing for the biggest anti-bailout party depends on getting a guarantee to stay in the euro. “We have two red lines: one is a
Greek Democratic Left Demands Euro Pledge To Back Syriza
Greece’s Democratic Left party, which may determine the governing coalition following June 17 elections, said its backing for the biggest anti-bailout party depends on getting a guarantee to stay in the euro. “We have two red lines: one is a
Greek Pro-Bailout Parties Gain Amid Euro Collapse Concern
Greek opinion polls showed voters warming to parties supporting the European Union’s bailout agreement as political leaders at home and abroad warned of economic catastrophe should the single currency fragment. New Democracy, which supports the austerity plan negotiated with international
Greek Pro-Bailout Parties Gain Amid Euro Collapse Concern
Greek opinion polls showed voters warming to parties supporting the European Union’s bailout agreement as political leaders at home and abroad warned of economic catastrophe should the single currency fragment. New Democracy, which supports the austerity plan negotiated with international
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