Greek Politics
Tsipras gets his way over September congress, gains breathing space from SYRIZA rebels
After sitting for around 12 hours on Thursday, SYRIZA’s central committee granted brief but potentially vital respite to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras by accepting his proposal for an emergency party congress in September rather than the immediate gathering suggested by those opposing the third bailout.
Tsipras lays down gauntlet to SYRIZA rebels, proposes September congress or members' vote
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras issued an open challenge to the dissenters within SYRIZA on Thursday when he proposed either an emergency congress in September or a ballot of member this Sunday to assess the party's position on the agreement for a third bailout.
New prior actions may prove obstacle as Athens talks intensify
The quartet of officials representing Greece's lenders are due to begin discussing with the government from Wednesday a number of difficult issues that could stand in the way of an agreement on the third bailout being reached on time.
SYRIZA's left wing hoping to prevent Tsipras from concluding bailout talks
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may find it difficult to fulfil his goal of pushing aside the squabble with SYRIZA radicals until after there has been an agreement with lenders on the third bailout.
Tension within SYRIZA growing, split looming ever closer
A split within SYRIZA seems only a matter of time following Monday’s developments in Athens.
Varoufakis adds to pressure on Tsipras ahead of lenders' return
SYRIZA’s political secretariat is due to meet on Monday afternoon, possibly in the presence of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, after a difficult few days for the party.
New Democracy finds compromise but SYRIZA seemingly heading for clash
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is hoping for a break from party politics over the next few weeks so he can focus on negotiations with Greece’s lenders but it is not clear if the rebels within his party will allow this period of respite.
Stand-off within SYRIZA to continue as Konstantopoulou stands firm
The much-anticipated showdown between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and parliamentary speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou failed to materialise on Thursday.
No further damage for Tsipras in second vote as SYRIZA stand-off continues
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras emerged unscathed from the latest vote on prior actions demanded by Greece’s lenders before talks on a third bailout can begin.
Tsipras gears up for internal battle, sets priorities for summer
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to have set himself on a collision course with the left wing of SYRIZA, which will likely lead to a showdown that could have a definitive impact on political developments in Greece.