Konstantopoulou announces candidacy with Popular Unity
Zoe Konstantopoulou, the Speaker in the outgoing Parliament, announced Monday she will take part in the September 20 election with Popular Unity, the Syriza splinter party headed by Panagiotis Lafazanis.
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New poll gives SYRIZA 3.5 point lead
A new poll by ProRata for the Journalists Newspaper (Efimerida ton Syntakon) gives SYRIZA the lead with 3.5 points.
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CNBC: Lafazanis calls for Grexit
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Lafazanis discussed his political views. First and foremost, Lafazanis said he aims to abolish the bailout program and cancel austerity plans. As he explained, "The principles of the Popular Unity Party include the end of national subordination and the need to follow a new independent, sovereign and progressive course."
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