Voters stay away from polls at record rate in worrying downside of ongoing Greek election drama
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A New Mandate For Greece PM’s Syriza Party
Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza Party has regained control in nation struggling to implement his bailout
Germany Plans to Limit Incentives For Migrants
Germany, the EU country who has taken in the most refugees is planning on limiting the incentives for future refugees as it struggles to handle its crisis.
New Poll Shows Syriza Losing Support Within Greece
A new poll which was recently released in Greece ahead of this month’s election on September 20th, shows that the Syriza party of the recently resigned Prime Minister Alex Tsipras is in second place behind the opposition New Democracy Party.
Spain’s Podemos Party Losing Popular Support
Continuation of nation’s economic problems are causing trouble for reformist Podemos Party in Spain
Russian Internet Law Tightens Screws on Foreigners
New fears that recent Russian internet law is attempt to gain data for surveillance of foreigners
Time to Schedule Your Athens Democracy Forum Booking!
As a New York Times Media Partner, Democracy Chronicles is proud to be part of the preparations for a historic conference held in Greece! The time is running out to schedule your own trip!
On Syria and the Mediterranean Crisis
The unrest sparked by the Arab Spring, particularly within the conflict Syria, has fed a migrant crisis that has seen thousands die crossing the Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to reach Southern Europe.
Cheers For First Ever Female Greek Prime Minister!
The first female Greek Prime Minister in history is inheriting a nation on verge of national vote
Greek Snap Elections to Challenge European Status Quo
PM Tsipras resigns leading to Greek snap elections with his leftist party split down the middle