Ruling Syriza Party is splitting after debt debate raising likelihood of early Greek elections | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

Athens (dpa) – The prospect of new elections in Greece is looming after the hardline Left Platform wing of the governing Syriza party called on members Tuesday to reject new austerity measures. Left Platform leader Panagiotis Lafazanis urged members to vote against any new austerity measures in a statement to Greek website Realnews.gr. Government spokeswoman Olga…