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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Derek Gatopoulos

Stung by election defeat, Greek opposition forced to pass on chance to form government

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Greece’s opposition leader received — and summarily rejected — an invitation Tuesday to form the country’s next government, two days after a general election produced no majority in parliament and is widely expected to trigger a new vote next month.

Alexis Tsipras’ left-wing Syriza party suffered a major defeat at the polls Sunday, but was next in line to receive the mandate and had already indicated he would be obliged to reject it.

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