Greek Politics

LONG READ: The Degradation of SYRIZA

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SYRIZA’s rise to power in 2015 created shock waves around the world. The international Left celebrated a victory that seemed unfathomable a few years earlier. Its electoral triumph gained even more attention than it otherwise would have, because the stakes surrounding it were exceptionally high. The Coalition of the Radical Left, as is the meaning … Read more

A Greek Watergate Unfolds

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A phone surveillance scandal targeting journalists and a prominent politician has been simmering for some time now in Greece. Friday, August 5 marked a serious escalation, leading to the possibility of early elections. Two resounding resignations within the space of an hour have altered the political landscape, but while most international media initially focused on … Read more