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Tsipras Seeks Vote of Confidence: What Happens Next?

Procedures for a vote of confidence in the government were set in motion on Sunday following an announcement by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that he will seek to renew Parliament's mandate so that his government can complete its term...

The First Greek Leftist Gov't Secures Parliamentary Vote of Confidence Ahead of Critical Eurogroup

Yet another historic event occurred tonight in the Greek Parliament, where the SYRIZA-led coalition government, the first leftist government in the history of Greece, secured its first parliamentary vote of confidence after the January 25 snap elections. The newly...

Parliament Grants Vote of Confidence to Greek Government

The three-day parliamentary debate ended tonight with the majority of MPs voting in favor of the Greek coalition government. 155 MPs voted "yes," 131 voted "no" and 2 voted "present." As the parliamentary debate over the vote of confidence began, internal divisions within...

Greek Parliament Debates Vote of Confidence Motion

The Greek parliament has started a three-day debate on a vote of confidence motion proposed by the government in a bid to rally the support of its own legislators. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' conservative-led coalition, which is halfway through its...

Voridis to Represent Samaras in Parliament-SYRIZA Opposition Reacts

The three-day parliamentary debate that will lead to a vote of confidence for the government begins today and the MPs will cast their vote on Friday at midnight. The first heated arguments have already started as SYRIZA opposition party reacted...

Vote of Confidence Buys Valuable Time for Shaky Greek Government

It is nothing but ironic that the once-mighty conservative New Democracy party celebrated its 40th anniversary amidst a whirlwind of public disaffection, internal arguments, a second-place running in the polls and an electorate spiraling to less than 20% of all Greeks. Meanwhile, the ruling...

The Reasons that Led Greek PM Samaras to Call for Vote of Confidence

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras plans to request a vote of confidence on Monday, prompting a three-day debate which is likely to commence on Wednesday. The Prime Minister's decision – supported by government Vice President Evangelos Venizelos – was announced...

Samaras to Request Vote of Confidence On Monday

The outcome of the Samaras - Venizelos meeting concluded in the mutual decision of the government to request a vote of confidence next Monday. This was decided by the two leaders in order to give an end to rumors about...