Greek election confusion raises fresh fears over ability to pay debts
by Helena Smith in Athens from on (#J8D6)
Political mood becomes even more poisonous as former PM Antonis Samaras accuses Alexis Tsipras of acting like 'drunk captain of a rudderless ship'
Confusion over the timing of fresh elections in Greece has threatened to jeopardise the prospects for a smooth transition to a new government and the ability of the debt-stricken country to meet the conditions of its a86bn bailout.
The election campaign intensified over the weekend with officials preparing candidate lists and the appointment of a caretaker administration after the prime minister, Alexis Tsipras refused to participate in talks with other party leaders to form a new government.
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