Greek Leaders Fail To Form Coalition

Greek Leaders Fail To Form Coalition As Poll Shows Radical Leftist Would Win New Election -- The Telegraph

A third attempt to forge a coalition in Greece has failed as the leader of a radical party committed to a complete revision of the country’s critical EU bailout refused an invitation to joint rule.

The latest round of talks failed after the left wing leader who wants to renegotiate the country’s critical EU bailout refused to join forces with parties that support the austerity measures.

Alexis Tsipras, leader of the Radical Left Coalition or Syriza, said his presence in the proposed coalition was merely being sought by more established, pro-bailout parties as a “Leftwing accomplice”.

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Update: Greek talks on forming a government fail; new election likely -- L.A. Times

My Comment: The radicals are just an election away from power .... riding high in the polls, they are well positioned to form the next government. My prediction .... they will win the next election, and because of their platform, they will be kicked out of the Euro soon after. And while many Greeks will believe that this will save them from the hard austerity measures that have been adopted this past year .... I say they have seen nothing yet.