The Economist (blog) | Tsipras in Berlin The Economist (blog) ALEXIS TSIPRAS (pictured above), Greece's radical leftwing leader, has taken a bold step. Since his Syriza party became the official parliamentary opposition at last June's election, the 38-year-old political firebrand has sounded a touch less critical ... Germany, Greek opposition clash on austerity Greek SYRIZA leader meets with German finance minister UPDATE 2-Greek leftist tells German minister reforms have failed |