Greece Wants Out of Bailout, Proposes “Bridge Loan”
Greece wants additional financial assistance to avoid default when its current bailout runs out.
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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.”
French Support for Greece Exacerbates Europe’s North-South Divide
French support for Greece raises the prospect of a Mediterranean bloc resisting Germany.
Greece Would Block Transatlantic Trade Pact: Minister
The far-left ruling party in Greece says it will not ratify a trade agreement with the United States.
Dutch, Germans Reject Greek Demands for Debt Relief
Northern European leaders urge Greece to honor the terms of its bailout.
New Greek Government Sympathetic to Putin’s Russia
Greece’s new leaders advocate closer relations with Russia and question the usefulness of NATO.
Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations
Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.
Greek Far Left to Form Coalition with Right-Wing Euroskeptics
Greece’s next government will challenge the rest of Europe in order to put a end to austerity.
Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity
A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.
Going into Election, Greece on Collision Course with Germany
The Germans are running out of patience, but most Greeks don’t believe their threats.
Greek Euro Exit “Almost Inevitable” If Left Wins Election
Germany believes a Greek withdrawal from the European currency union could be managed.
Left Could Take Over in Greece After Failed Presidential Vote
Parliament’s failure to elect a new head of state triggers early elections the far left could win.
Greek Parties Reject Samaras’ Offer to Hold Off Elections
Opposition parties are unmoved.