In July 2015, the Greeks were called upon for the first time to take a stance on Europe, but highly specifically on a plan proposed by the Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF, aiming to rescue the country’s economy and its membership of the euro zone. More than 61% voted “no”. This hastily-organised referendum was challenged by the Council of Europe and a number of capitals and was seen as one element in a negotiation strategy designed first and foremost to back Prime...