NEWS

Greece to hold early elections on Sept 20, source says

Greece to hold early elections on Sept 20, source says

Greece is likely to hold early elections on Sept. 20, a Greek government official told reporters on Thursday.

"The aim is to hold elections on Sept. 20," a government source said after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met senior party officials and ministers to discuss the government’s next move.

Tsipras had been expected to seek early elections to quell a rebellion in his leftist SYRIZA party and seal support to implement a tough bailout program. [Reuters]

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.

By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.