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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 Economic Crisis Continuing, Possible EU Exit Nears
For Greece to convince the world of their capacity for economic responsibility might just save the union and prove that the newly created EU institutions can learn from the current situation and emerge stronger for it.
Greece Makes Critical Payment to the IMF
Finance officials in the economically strapped country of Greece have been able to make what is being called a critical payment to the IMF following months of anxiety as the country attempts to pay off its debtors and to reassure the EU
Greece’s Debt Repayment to Define European Century
“It should be really important that our work is marked by trust,” Germany’s powerful Chancellor Angela Merkel said about Greek debt repayment. Ultimately, the same is true for the success of the European project itself.
Family Debt and Paternalist Ponzi Schemes
A child is already being put into family debt when they are young, only decades later do they realize their “government” is doing the same thing to them.
Oh, The Poor Perpetrator! A Light Bulb Moment
The answer is right in front of our faces. We cannot afford to not hold those responsible to account. Every time we don’t, it gives them that much more leverage to do it to us and condemn the next innocent person!
Explaining Why Greeks Elected Leftist Politicians
Voters in Greece have elected a radical left party, Syriza, into power on Sunday raising fears across Europe that the country may exit the Eurozone and default on its debt.
Early Greek Elections Test Economy’s Progress
Announcement of new snap Greek elections test economy amid general malaise across divided Europe
Anti Austerity Party Takes Lead in Polls in Greece
Greece’s anti austerity party Syriza has taken the lead in polls for the next scheduled election due to take place in June 2016. The Syriza party has opposed the harsh economic austerity measures which were put into place following the onset of its economic crises.
Europe Tilts Right With Gains for Nationalists
Openly racist parties gain foothold in European Parliament as Europe tilts right following vote