No Greek government in the last quarter of a century has had the luxury of such a promising window of opportunity to drive reform and modernisation. But such a juncture calls for Costas Karamanlis to turn to conviction politics.
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A balancing act for Tsipras
The Greek PM and his party, SYRIZA, must convince Greeks that the socialist dream still burns; but the government is coming to terms with some dire fiscal realities.
Greece rides big dipper
The Eurogroup meeting this afternoon will decide whether the eurozone’s patient will remain under mechanical support or be left to his own devices.
Reality bites in Athens
Tsipras under pressure to deliver while creditors are banging at the door – adopting a pragmatic approach will not be easy, as he was elected on a strongly anti-austerity agenda.
Conflict over compromise
Sooner rather than later Tsipras will have to make the crucial decision between compromise and conflict with Greece’s creditors and partners.