Hugo Dixon: Grexit still unlikely after Syriza win
IMF's Lagarde rules out special treatment for Greece
EU's Oettinger says Greek debt cut would send wrong signal to other countries
Syriza’s resounding election victory has pushed Greece closer to quitting the euro zone. But a so-called Grexit is still not the most probable outcome, as the radical left group should be able to cut a deal with its European creditors to avoid bankruptcy provided both sides show maturity. (emphasis added)while Mike Peacock says "Game On In Greece"
but....Having to seek a coalition partner may give Tsipras more cover to negotiate pragmatically with European leaders. If he had won an overall majority, the hardliners within his party may have pushed him into a more extreme position.
Hm... a coulpe of news itemsit appears he wants to go with the Independent Greeks who firmly oppose the EU/IMF bailout programme, suggesting a more uncompromising stance from Athens.They would be interesting bedfellows since aside from rejecting the bailout they are right-wing and have little common policy ground with Syriza.
IMF's Lagarde rules out special treatment for Greece
EU's Oettinger says Greek debt cut would send wrong signal to other countries
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