Greece’s Tsipras calls confidence vote after coalition partner quits

Greece’s Tsipras calls confidence vote after coalition partner quits

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Sunday that he will call a confidence vote in the government after his coalition partner quit over a long-standing name dispute with neighbouring country FYR Macedonia, Euronews reports.

Panos Kammenos, whose Independent Greeks party props up Tsipras minority government, announced his resignation on Sunday morning after a meeting with Tspiras.

“The Macedonia name issue…doesn’t allow me not to sacrifice the minister’s chair,” Kammenos said.

He added that the party’s other ministers will also walk out.