ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has resigned today to pave the way for early elections on September 20, government officials said, hoping to quell a rebellion in his leftist Syriza party and seal support for a bailout programme.
Tsipras's decision to return to the ballot box after seven bruising months in power deepens political uncertainty on the very day Greece began receiving funds under its third bailout programme with foreign creditors.
But a snap election should allow Tsipras to capitalise on his popularity with Greek voters before the toughest parts of the programme begin to bite, and may allow him to return to power in a stronger position without anti-bailout rebels in his radical left Syriza party to slow him down.
Tsipras's decision to return to the ballot box after seven bruising months in power deepens political uncertainty on the very day Greece began receiving funds under its third bailout programme with foreign creditors.
But a snap election should allow Tsipras to capitalise on his popularity with Greek voters before the toughest parts of the programme begin to bite, and may allow him to return to power in a stronger position without anti-bailout rebels in his radical left Syriza party to slow him down.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Today India A Great Power, Leading Democracy In Global South": Greek PM "Welcome Greece's Active Participation, Positive Role In Indo-Pacific": PM Modi "A Visionary Leader, True Friend": PM Modi Gets Praise From Greek Counterpart Kolkata Rape-Murder: Fractures, 150 mg Semen, Other Claims Denied By Cops Doctors Halt OPD Services Amid Nationwide Strike Over Kolkata Rape Horror CBI Team At Kolkata Hospital For Digital Mapping Of Crime Scene BHU Undergraduate Admission Round 1 Seat Allotment Result To Be Out Today US Teen Robs Convenience Store, Then Kills Man Of Indian Origin On CCTV, Stray Dog Goes On Biting Spree In UP, 17 People Attacked In 1 Hour Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.