Public event

Syriza inside the Labyrinth

Richmix 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA

Our friends at Philosophy Football are hosting this excellent event – it’s free but please do register! 

BOOK LAUNCH AND PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR KEVIN OVENDEN AND GUESTS

For all of 2015 the world’s eyes have been on Greece. The Syriza government elected in January under the leadership of Alexis Tspiras threatened to shake up the European economic status quo with its radical, anti-austerity politics. When Syriza’s challenge to the EU was put to the Greek people in a referendum the party and its allies won a stunning 61% vote in support of Oxi, No. And then in less than a week later the Greek government under immense pressure from the EU was forced into a climbdown. One thing is certain, the story of Greek resistance is not over yet and will continue to dominate European politics for some considerable time.

Kevin Ovenden has written a thrilling account of the background to Syriza’s rise to become the most important party of the European radical Left, its trials and tribulations in office and the vision Syriza continues to project that another Europe is not only necessary, but possible.

Author Kevin Ovenden will speak in discussion with Marina Prentoulis, Syriza’s UK Representative, Kate Hudson of the Greece Solidarity Campaign and others. 

Plus a visual and musical account of Greece, Syriza and 2015’s year of change. Greek food and drink provided.

Places are free but advance booking essential, email admin@philosophyfootball.com to reserve your place(s).  

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