September 10, 2015
Many were expecting that this debate last night would be extremely boring. They were right as all political leaders had nothing fresh to offer in the discussion. Nonetheless, even in this stiff depiction of Greek political life, we can come to some useful conclusions. After a first reading, each one of the political… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
August 31, 2015
Bridging Europe published last Friday the first poll towards snap elections in September 20. It is very early and unsafe to provide a solid assessment, but two things are certain: first, undecided voters will define the final turnout; second, coalition government is the most probable scenario. Syriza Alexis Tsipras is the most popular among Greek… » read more
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, Austerity Politics, Elections in Greece 2015, European Union, Eurozone, Greece, SYRIZA |
August 19, 2015
For the time being, snap elections is the worst case scenario for most members of the Greek government, the opposition, the business world. The biggest part of the electorate is hugely disappointed with the performance of the Greek government so far (i.e. see nationwide poll of Bridging Europe), especially after the government capitulated to the… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
August 14, 2015
After an all-night session and a lot of drama, the Greek Parliament voted in favor of the third bailout deal. Amid fierce debates, personal accusations, complaints against Zoe Konstantopoulou, the President of the Parliament, for impeding the process, and a deeper rupture inside Syriza party, Greek Minister of Finance Tsakalotos is now negotiating -or better… » read more
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Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone , Austerity Politics, Eurocrisis, Eurozone, Germany, Greece, SYRIZA |
August 11, 2015
The draft of the ESM bailout saw the light earlier today after the conclusion of the final, technical talks between the Greek delegation and the creditors. From the 35 actions that are needed to pass through the Parliament the coming days, 20 of them are unclear on their essence and argumentation. Why is that? From… » read more
Posted by Dimitris Rapidis
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EU institutions, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, member states |
August 7, 2015
The research and communication services center Bridging Europe is strongly embarking into the field of opinion polling in Greece, attempting to cover the widening gap of information with regards to political developments in Greece, the coverage of the Greek crisis, the complex economic and social environment that has been created since January 2015 and the… » read more
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Bridging Europe, English, euro, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, member states, Social Cohesion , Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, Eurocrisis, Eurozone, Greece, Poll, SYRIZA |
August 2, 2015
Last Thursday the Central Committee of Syriza convened to discuss over the preparation of an extraordinary or permanent party congress. As simple as this decision might sound, the discussions and speeches had a deeply disappointing tone with regards to the development of the bailout talks and the government policy on this issue so far. Notwithstanding,… » read more
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EU integration, euro, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, Grexit, member states , Austerity Politics, Eurocrisis, Eurozone, Greece, Grexit, SYRIZA |
July 29, 2015
The Central Committee of the ruling party Syriza convenes tomorrow, Thursday, to debate upon the bailout talks. The Political Secretariat decided yesterday, after discussions with PM Tsipras, that its is indispensable for the party to abide by internal rules and give the voice to its members and elected representatives to accept or reject the bailout… » read more
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EU institutions, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, Grexit, member states, Social Cohesion , Austerity Politics, Eurocrisis, Eurozone, Greece, Grexit, SYRIZA |
July 23, 2015
After the second vote on prior actions yesterday, the Greek government has achieved to close a big chapter that started last February. Prior actions have passed by the Parliament with absolute majority, as SYRIZA and ANEL coalition government got the support from opposition parties New Democracy, PASOK and The River. For the next 10 days… » read more
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Bridging Europe, euro, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, Grexit , Austerity Politics, Eurocrisis, Eurozone, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, SYRIZA |
July 16, 2015
The outcome of fiscal measures voting yesterday in the Greek Parliament was positive for Eurozone leaders. The measures passed with absolute majority as Syriza coalition partner Independent Greeks, the front opposition New Democracy, PASOK, and The River voted in favor. But Syriza had major losses, as 39 MPs voted against or abstain. Amid these MPs,… » read more
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Bridging Europe, English, EU integration, euro, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Eurozone, Grexit, Social Cohesion , Austerity Politics, Eurozone, Germany, Greece, Grexit, Tsipras |
