Independent Greeks
The perils of extreme behavior
We have been so divided in recent years; let's not be divided any further. SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL) invested in hatred and division. They tapped into the dark world of the internet and the social media. They gave voice to people's frustration and amplified popular anger.
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Opposition leader, former ally aim at Tsipras on Twitter
In response to the Prime Minister's statement about extremists being behind Sunday's clashes during the protest rally against the Prespes deal, both the opposition leader and a former ally took Tsipras to task, on Twitter.
Kammenos: name deal unconstitutional
"The Prespes Deal is unconstitutional, former Defense Minister and Independent Greeks leader Panos Kammenos claimed in an interview to SKAI TV.
Kammenos, who bolted the government alliance earlier this month over his objections to the deal, added that the agreement coming to Parliament for ratification next week has nothing to do with what was signed, because it has four amendments.
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The mess of history
The problem with the parliamentary lottery is that there isn't going to be a lucky winner. The reason for this is because the battle to win in numbers and the balance of power and the exhausting bargaining of the last few days can only work against the credibility of parliamentary democracy.
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Concerns grow over Kammenos, Kotzias dispute
The government is concerned about the continuing clash between two erstwhile cabinet members - former defense minister Panos Kammenos and former foreign minister Nikos Kotzias - in the countdown to elections.
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Suspect questioned over threats to politician backing Prespes deal
Police in Athens were on Thursday questioning a suspect in connection with threats issued against a politician who had publicly stated that they would back Greece's name accord with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
No details were released regarding the man's identity, though some local media suggested that he is 40 years old and belongs to the far-right.
Tsipras Survives Confidence Vote
Greek lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to Alexis Taipras and his government on Wednesday night — but only just, Greek Reporter informs.
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Tsipras says he took the risk to seek 'clear solutions'
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras defended on Wednesday his decision to call for a no-confidence vote on the government, saying he aimed at seeking "clear solutions" ahead of the legislation his government intends to bring to Parliament in the coming months.
ANEL leader accuses former MPs of making deal to keep cabinet posts
Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader Panos Kammenos accused former party MPs of exchanging their support for the government in a no-confidence vote for their cabinet positions, during a speech in a parliamentary debate on the motion on Wednesday.
"They chose the ministerial position for a vote of confidence," he told lawmakers, adding he will vote against the government.
Former Potami MP says he is not joining SYRIZA
Spyros Danellis, a former lawmaker of centrist To Potami, defended his decision to support the government in a no-confidence vote that will be held late on Wednesday, saying it does not mean he is joining ruling SYRIZA.
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