ANEL departure seen as positive

Greece's partners and allies regard the departure of Independent Greeks (ANEL) from the government coalition and the shake-up of the political landscape in this country in a positive light. It is clear that officials in Brussels and other major European capitals, as well as in many embassies in Athens, want to see the government remain in power until the Greek side ratifies the Prespes agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), which they support, occasionally in a less than tactful manner.

For the international community, and Europe in particular, the latest developments in Greek politics are seen as a step in the right direction, as Independent Greeks is openly opposed to the deal. The truth is that the left and center-left parties of Europe had been unhappy with the coalition between leftist SYRIZA and right-wing nationalist Independent Greeks from...