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Alexis Tsipras

As Popularity Sinks, Tsipras Admits Coalition Possible

Greece’s far-left leader, Alexis Tsipras, admits he might only return to power at the head of a coalition.

Nick OttensSeptember 8, 2015November 25, 2021

Tsipras Rules Out Coalition with Establishment Parties

It is difficult to see how the far-left leader could stay in power without the support of centrist parties.

Nick OttensAugust 27, 2015November 23, 2021

Tsipras Shirks Responsibility, to Call Early Elections

How many mandates does the Greek leader need before he will do what needs to be done?

Nick OttensAugust 20, 2015November 23, 2021

Greek Referendum Reveals Tsipras’ Political Cowardice

The far-left prime minister’s refusal to make a decision shows he is unfit to lead in a crisis.

Nick OttensJune 27, 2015November 25, 2021

Greece Still Doesn’t Get It, Tsipras Lashes Out at Creditors

Alexis Tsipras accuses other European countries of “punishing” Greece. He will still take their money.

Nick OttensMay 31, 2015November 25, 2021

In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia

The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.

Nick OttensApril 8, 2015November 21, 2021

Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia

Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.

Nick OttensApril 1, 2015January 5, 2020

Unedifying Row Between Tsipras and Rajoy

The Greek and Spanish leaders escalate their war of words.

Juan Pedro Marín ArreseMarch 3, 2015November 18, 2021

Greece’s Tsipras Makes Enemies Out of Potential Allies

Instead of making allies in Lisbon and Madrid, the Greek seems determined to antagonize everyone.

Nick OttensMarch 2, 2015November 25, 2021

Tsipras Doesn’t Seem to Care About Democracy Elsewhere

In order to keep his promises, the new Greek prime minister expects other leaders to break theirs.

Nick OttensFebruary 5, 2015November 25, 2021

Tsipras Wins Italian Backing. France, Germany Guarded

Italy’s Matteo Renzi promises Greece the “strongest possible support.”

Nick OttensFebruary 4, 2015November 25, 2021

Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations

Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.

Nick OttensJanuary 28, 2015November 23, 2021

Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity

A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.

Nick OttensJanuary 25, 2015November 25, 2021

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