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Misframing the Greek protest

Albena Azmanova, visiting scholar, Institute for European Studies | February 18, 2015

The calls these days to support the Greek people’s struggle against austerity are in abundance. The Campaign for Democracy group has issued one such petition. I signed this petition, as I do support the Greek people’s fight for social justice and regaining some control of their destiny. But what a pity this is being framed … Continue reading »

The radical left has won the Greek election. Now what?

Manos Matsaganis, former visiting scholar, Center for Equitable Growth | January 29, 2015

The Greek people have spoken. The radical-left coalition SYRIZA of Alexis Tsipras has won the election with 36.3% of votes cast. Not exactly a landslide, but a clear victory over its main opponent, the conservative New Democracy (27.8%), senior partner in the outgoing government. And an impressive performance for a party whose share of the … Continue reading »