Ruling Syriza Party is splitting after debt debate raising likelihood of early Greek elections
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Greece. According to Freedom House, Greece is an electoral democracy and has "fair electoral laws, equal campaigning opportunities, and a system of compulsory voting that is weakly enforced". Also see our articles on Europe.
Greek PM Tsipras Facing Possible Fall Elections
Because of the split within the party, an emergency meeting will take place in September to determine whether or not to accept the terms handed out by the IMF.
Europe’s Key Role in Fostering Romanian Democracy
Amid Greek drama, European Project is key to Eastern European and Romanian democracy development
The Financial Struggles of a Greek Political Bookstore
Economic crisis making activism more difficult as evidence by trials of Greek political bookstore
10% Exclusive Athens Democracy Forum Discount
Considering the recent news out of Europe, there has never been a better time to plan a trip to support democracy than with a visit to the city that is perhaps most synonymous with the word.
A Science of Peacemaking: 2015
I believe in the overwhelming power of face-to-face dialog. In terms of strategy and actions, building peace requires fixing government. In terms of lifelong transformation, changing hearts and minds only occurs through face-to-face dialog.
Protests Show Greek Debt Referendum Divides Country
Dual protests in Athens draw tens of thousands ahead of crucial referendum on Greek debt payments
Can Crowdfunding Save Greece From Its Creditors?
The unprecedented attempt to raise public money just might see crowdfunding save Greece from debt
Is the Greek Debt Referendum Democratic?
Constitutional experts question whether proposed Greek debt referendum is really democratic option
Are They Planning For a Small or Large Europe?
Most of the fundamental conflicts in region and the world related to struggle over a large Europe