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.
Alexis Tsipras
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.
Tsipras Shirks Responsibility, to Call Early Elections
How many mandates does the Greek leader need before he will do what needs to be done?
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.
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.
In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia
The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.
Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia
Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.
Unedifying Row Between Tsipras and Rajoy
The Greek and Spanish leaders escalate their war of words.
Greece’s Tsipras Makes Enemies Out of Potential Allies
Instead of making allies in Lisbon and Madrid, the Greek seems determined to antagonize everyone.
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.
Tsipras Wins Italian Backing. France, Germany Guarded
Italy’s Matteo Renzi promises Greece the “strongest possible support.”
Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations
Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.
Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity
A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.