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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Alexis Tsipras reshuffles cabinet to get rid of bailout dissidents

Greek prime minister’s shake-up is decisive split from Syriza MPs who voted against EU and IMF’s draconian deal terms The Greek prime minister has sought to rid his government of hardline leftists who oppose further austerity, reshuffling his cabinet barely 48 hours after dissidents broke ranks over a draconian bailout deal for the debt-stricken country.In a move aimed squarely at displaying his determination to forge ahead with spending cuts and reforms, Alexis Tsipras replaced leading government ministers. The shakeup marked a decisive split from militants in his radical left Syriza party who had voted against tough measures demanded in return for rescue funds from the EU and IMF. Continue reading...


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