Polarisation

Andreas Papandreou came to power by uniting the Greeks, in contrast to Alexis Tsipras who won by dividing and governed with the same divisive rhetoric.

A government that came to power by denouncing “the old” political system is now being fueled by former members of that “old” system

The PM again promised battles and struggles to avert a restoration of the extreme-right, referring to main opposition New Democracy

Whenever Mr. Tsipras finds things difficult politically, and whenever merciless events reveal his nakedness, he marshals the rhetoric of hatred and division

Whoever criticises the prime minister is either on the extreme right, or corrupt, or a protector of the old political system which led us into the crisis

The politics of hatred is being disseminated by specific government members and party cadres, such as SYRIZA’s parliamentary representative Nikos Xydakis,

The PM appeared divisive toward the citizens, pointed the finger at enemies (including the media), and targeted public figures who led the country at difficult moments