Alexis Tsipras

Snap elections in Greece did not come as a surprise to the European Commission, stated spokesperson Annika Breidthardt on Friday. Breidthardt said that before the announcement, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had a series of phone calls with Greek Prime Minister...

Greece's former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said he will not be on the SYRIZA ballot in the upcoming elections because "we betrayed the majority of the Greek people." Varoufakis gave an interview to French magazine Nouvel Observateur saying that "he will...

The recent rapid developments in Greece have already brought the country back into the spotlight of international media attention. The Daily Telegraph, the Guardian and Bild were published today with their front page dedicated to Greek Prime Minister Alexis...

After Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation and called for snap elections, German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly commented that "Tsipras stepping down is part of the solution." According to a Telegraph report, Merkel is on official visit to Brazil...

After the resignation of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his government and the decision for snap elections in Greece, the SYRIZA Left Platform announced the formation of a new leftist party. Reportedly, the new party will be called "Popular Unity" as 29...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' resignation and subsequent proclamation of snap elections in Greece on Thursday evening, prompted the reaction of the Greek political parties, even before the prime minister's official statement. ANEL Prior to Tsipras' proclamation, the Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader Panos Kammenos, Tsipras'...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced early elections on September 20 asking Greek people to give SYRIZA a fresh mandate for a "free, democratic and socially just Greece." In his 14-minute speech Tsipras reviewed and praised the Greek government's work...

With Greek snap elections all but officially announced, Martin Selmayr, European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker's Cabinet highlighted the positive effects of the anticipated elections. "Swift elections in Greece can be a way to broaden support for ESM stability support program...

Following a meeting on Thursday afternoon that included Greek government and SYRIZA party members, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to call for snap elections in September. Tsipras is anticipated to make a proclamation on the snap elections around 8 p.m. Greek time...

Greek main opposition New Democracy criticized Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday for busying himself with his party’s internal problems instead of focusing on Greece’s woes. "While European parliaments were voting to approve Greece’s funding and the ESM installments were pending,...