Economists play down new Grexit fears

Following the victory of Syriza's Alexis Tsipras in the Greek general election on 20 September 2015, media reports and analysts discussed its impact on Greece's economic situation and whether it could still trigger the country's exit from the Eurozone.

Euronews suggested that the new government's first big battle would be Grece's debt relief plan.

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ESO: Background information: Greek legislative election, September 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-legislative-election-20-september-2015/

ESO: Background information: Commission signs three-year ESM stability support programme for Greece http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-signs-three-year-esm-stability-support-programme-for-greece/

Euronews, 21.09.15: Syriza prepares for post-election ‘big battle’ over Greek debt relief http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/21/syriza-prepares-for-post-election-big-battle-over-greek-debt-relief/

Marketwatch, 21.09.15: ‘Grexit’ risks fade after Tsipras wins Greek election http://www.marketwatch.com/story/grexit-risks-fade-after-tsipras-wins-greek-election-2015-09-21

The Atlantic, 21.09.15: Greece’s Election: A Conversation With Thomas Piketty http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/09/greece-tsipras-thomas-piketty/406417/

ESO: Background information: The new Syriza government must prioritise economic growth and job creation to get Greece back on its feet http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-new-syriza-government-must-prioritise-economic-growth-and-job-creation-to-get-greece-back-on-its-feet/

Politico, 23.09.15: Tsipras beefs up his bailout cabinet http://www.politico.eu/article/tsipras-beefs-up-his-bailout-cabinet/

EurActiv, 25.09.15: Schulz seeks Parliament role in Greek bailout evaluation http://www.euractiv.com/sections/euro-finance/schulz-seeks-parliament-role-greek-bailout-evaluation-317974

EUObserver, 29.09.15: In New York, Tsipras talks debt relief and investment https://euobserver.com/economic/130466

Politico, 16.10.15: Tsipras seeks MPs’ backing on bailout reforms http://www.politico.eu/article/tsipras-seeks-mps-backing-on-bailout-reforms/

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