Alexis Tsipras, Greek PM, resigns, asks for snap polls
Q. Name the Prime Minister of Greece who announced his resignation and called for snap elections, as he went on the offensive to defend the country's massive bailout after it triggered a rebellion within his own party?- Published on 31 Aug 15a. Alexis Tsipras
b. Yanis Varoufakis
c. Karolos Papoulias
d. None of these
ANSWER: Alexis Tsipras
Mr Tsipras, who was only elected in January this year, said that he is stepping down and calling early elections after suffering a rebellion within his left-wing Syriza party over the country' new bailout programme. He said that Greece got the best deal possible for its three-year, a 86 billion euro bailout package. Mr Tsipras said that he will shortly meet with the President of the Republic and present his resignation and that of his Government.
