Alexis Tsipris’s renewed mandate will allow him to push for more debt relief and an easing of austerity conditions What a difference eight months can make. When Syriza came to power in Greece in January it did so on a wave of voter enthusiasm. There was talk of an austerity party breaking the mould of post “great recession” politics. Europe’s political establishment looked on in horror. The financial markets trembled. Related: Greek election live: Syriza on course for 'clear victory' as New Democracy concedes Tsipras will step up the pressure for debt relief now that he has his new mandate Continue reading...
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