Monday, June 18, 2012

Greek Elections -- A News Roundup


Greece's Conservatives Start Coalition Talks -- Wall Street Journal

ATHENS—Greece's conservative New Democracy party leader Antonis Samaras Monday began talks with peers on forming a pro-bailout coalition government after eking out a slim victory in Sunday's elections but failing to secure an outright majority.

Mr. Samaras expressed optimism he could clinch a deal on a cross-party government, which could end a weekslong political stalemate and pave the way for Greece to resume negotiations with international creditors on badly needed aid.

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Greece's conservative New Democracy party will begin talks on forming a pro-bailout coalition government after eking out a victory in Sunday's elections. WSJ's Matina Stevis assesses his chances of a successful outcome.

More News On Greece's Elections

Greece Races to Form Coalition as Cash Dwindles Amid EU Demands -- Bloomberg
Conservative Leader Gets 3 Days to Form Greek Coalition -- Voice of America
Europe looks on as Greek victors seek coalition -- CBS/AP
Greek Election Leaves Pyrrhic Victory Risk as Bailout Talks Near -- Bloomberg
Euro zone problems overshadow Greek vote relief -- Reuters
Euro crisis far from over, stock analysts warn -- AP
European press: Hollow victory in Greece -- BBC
Greece pulls back from the precipice -- André Gerolymatos, Globe and Mail
Greek Voters Provide a Respite For the Euro, But For How Long? -- Peter Gumbel, Time

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