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Greeks Fail to Elect President, Snap Elections Possible

The government gets two more votes to elect a president before parliament needs to be dissolved.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 17, 2014November 25, 2021

Slow to Reform, Greece Needs Bailout Extension

European and IMF officials are unconvinced Greece is ready to return to market financing.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 4, 2014November 13, 2021

Leftists Pull Out Greek Coalition Over Public Broadcaster Row

Conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras is left with a three-seat majority in the legislature.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2013December 26, 2019

Greece Shouldn’t Get Respite After Failed Gas Company Sale

Greece should hasten efforts to privatize other companies rather than ask for even more time.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 11, 2013January 1, 2020

Perception Gap Between North, South Europe Widening

While the Germans champion austerity, Southern Europeans have had enough already.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 19, 2012November 13, 2021

Dutch, Germans Insist: No More Aid for Greece

The two northern European countries reject the possibility of a third Greek bailout.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 5, 2012January 2, 2020

Dutch, Germans Unwilling to Give Greece “More Time”

The Greek prime minister wants two more years to achieve his nation’s deficit target.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 23, 2012October 25, 2019

Greek Leaders Debate Cuts, Debt Restructuring Looms

With Greece’s leaders close to a budget deal, European officials consider further debt reduction.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 30, 2012October 24, 2019

Greeks Seek Easing of Bailout Terms, Germans Wary

Greece’s ruling parties want more time to reduce the nation’s budget shortfall.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2012October 24, 2019

Southern Europe’s Woes, Failure of the Welfare State?

Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden are welfare states too yet their economies are highly competitive.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 20, 2012October 24, 2019

Three-Party Coalition Likely After Greek Election

Conservatives and socialists will try to form a government with the Democratic Left.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2012October 24, 2019

Greek Conservatives Projected to Win Election

The parties that want to keeping Greece in the euro win a majority in the election.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2012October 24, 2019

Irish, Portuguese Toughen It Out While Greeks Rage

Irish and Portuguese voters appear to have resigned to austerity, unlike the Greeks.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2012October 25, 2019

Ahead of Election, Greeks Brace for Eurozone Exit

Greek savers are pulling their money out of the banks, putting pressure on the Germans to make up the difference.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 13, 2012October 24, 2019

Cyprus on the Brink from Greek Eurozone Exit

The Greek Cypriot economy is dangerously intertwined with the mainland.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 11, 2012January 2, 2020

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