Voters rejected the eurozone creditors' bailout terms in a July referendum, only for Mr Tsipras to endorse even tougher terms for a third bailout agreed the following month. Born in - the year Greece returned to democracy after a brutal seven-year military dictatorship - Mr Tsipras joined the youth organisation of the Greek Communist Party while at university.
He went on carve out a political career in the broader radical left Synaspismos movement, and was elected its leader in In , the economic crisis transformed Syriza - a left alliance formed around Synaspismos - into the main voice of those opposed to the conditions attached to international bailouts, and it came second to the centre-right New Democracy party in elections Mr Tsipras is known for wearing his shirts open-necked but once joked he would put on a tie on when Greece gets a debt write-off.
The firebrand leftist cemented his position as Greece's dominant political figure on Sunday in national elections in which his Syriza party won of parliamentary seats. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' new left-wing government took office on Wednesday with painful economic reforms ahead and a growing migration crisis that threatens to open a rift in the EU.
Greece's new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, bringing in few new faces as re-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras sought continuity in pushing through economic reforms under the watchful eye of international lenders.
Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras has reaffirmed his dominance on the political landscape, but now faces the challenging task of building consensus in a fractious society traumatised by years of austerity, local media said today. Greece's charismatic radical left leader Alexis Tsipras on Sunday appeared on track for a second mandate as premier of the crisis-hit nation after a tense election race against his mainstream conservative rivals.
Leaders to Watch in The Greek Election. Two main contenders, three possible kingmakers and a late-night TV personality are the people to watch in Greece's snap elections on September 20, the fifth in six years. Greece's maverick leader Alexis Tsipras was on Sunday fighting for a second chance to govern the struggling eurozone nation in a tense election with rival conservatives that is proving too close to call. The Prime Minister is Head of Government.
The Ministerial Council, consisting of the Prime Minister, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers without portfolio, is the collective decision-making body that constitutes the Government of Greece.
Legislative power is exercised by Parliament and the President of the Republic. Progressive judge to become Greece's first female president. Katerina Sakellaropoulou is known for championing civil liberties, ecological issues and minority rights.
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