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politics2 years ago

Syriza Leader Tsipras Resigns as Greece's Opposition Leader After Election Defeat

Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Greece's Syriza party, has announced his resignation following a major defeat in the recent elections. Tsipras, who once served as Greece's youngest-ever prime minister, led the country during a period of austerity. Despite coming to power on an anti-austerity platform, his government implemented deep austerity measures under pressure from Germany and other EU countries. Tsipras will remain as leader until a successor is found.

via DW (English)|
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politics2 years ago

Tsipras Resigns as Greece's Opposition Leader After Election Defeat

Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Greece's main opposition party Syriza, has resigned from his position following a crushing defeat in the recent election. The conservative New Democracy party secured a second term, while Syriza lagged far behind. Tsipras' resignation raises questions about the party's status as the main opposition, potentially opening the door for the Socialist Pasok party. Tsipras, who served as Greece's prime minister from 2015 to 2019, was associated with the party's electoral success but faced challenges during the country's financial crisis. He highlighted achievements such as debt relief and a historic agreement with North Macedonia, and called for a new cycle to begin.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

Alexis Tsipras Resigns as Greece's Left-Wing Opposition Leader Following Election Defeat

Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Greece's left-wing Syriza party, has announced his decision to step down after a crushing election defeat. Tsipras served as Greece's prime minister from 2015 to 2019, during a period of political turmoil as the country struggled with economic challenges and international bailouts. He stated that he will not be a candidate for the party's new leadership.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Greek Politics in Turmoil: New Election Looms as Coalition Attempts Fail

Greece's opposition leader, Alexis Tsipras, has rejected a mandate to form a coalition government after his left-wing Syriza party suffered a "painful" defeat in Sunday's poll. The conservative New Democracy party won with 40.8% of the vote, while Syriza polled 20.1%. Tsipras is preparing for a second election in June, which he refers to as a "final battle". Without New Democracy, opposition parties do not have enough seats to form a ruling alliance, and all party leaders have indicated they will not hold exploratory talks.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics2 years ago

Greek Conservative Party Secures Landslide Victory in Elections Amid Economic Upturn and Controversies.

Official results from over 60% of polling stations counted in Greece's election show the governing conservatives of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with a huge lead over the left-wing opposition party. However, the new electoral law under which the vote was held means Mitsotakis will struggle to form a government without seeking a coalition partner. Sunday's election is Greece's first since its economy ceased being under strict supervision by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during the country's nearly decade-long financial crisis.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Greek PM considers new elections for absolute majority after conservative victory.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' conservative party won a thumping victory in Sunday's election, falling just short of an outright majority. Mitsotakis hinted that he would seek a new ballot to obtain an absolute majority enabling it to govern alone. His rival, leftist challenger Alexis Tsipras, also set the stage for a new vote. Mitsotakis campaigned on a pledge to build on the country's economic gains, with unemployment and inflation falling and growth projected to reach twice that of the European Union's average.

via FRANCE 24 English|
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politics2 years ago

Greece's Election Candidates Make Final Appeals to Voters.

Candidates in Greece are making their final appeals to voters ahead of Sunday's elections, with six political parties set to gain national representation. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking a second term under a new system of proportional representation, while opposition leader Alexis Tsipras is urging voters to ditch the current administration. Opinion polls suggest that no party will win outright, potentially leading to a coalition government.

via Euronews|
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