Just when it appeared the Greek political fiasco was making a turn for the better - it has not.<br/> Talks to pick a new prime minister unexpectedly broke down late in the evening and will not resume until Thursday, throwing Greece into further chaos and putting the nation closer to economic collapse.<br/> George Karatzaferis, leader of the small right wing Laos party, stormed out of the Presidential palace.<br/> SOUNDBITE: GEORGE KARATZAFERIS, LEADER OF GREECE'S RIGHT WING 'LAOS' PARTY (GREEK WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION) SAYING:<br/> "At these crucial moments, tactical games are being played by Mr. Papandreou and Mr. Samaras, and influenced the president of the Republic. I am truly saddened."<br/> Mr. Samaras is Antonis Samaras, head of the Greek opposition party New Democracy, emerging from discussions seemingly unwilling to back perceived frontrunner Felippos Petsalnikos.<br/> SOUNDBITE): ANTONIS SAMARAS, LEADER OF GREECE'S OPPOSITION 'NEW DEMOCRACY' PARTY (GREEK WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION) SAYING:<br/> "The government has the initiative for the proposal of a new prime minister. My problem is not the individuals, my problem is to unblock the sixth tranche and the bailout agreement, for the country to acquire a new government, particularly during this very crucial time."<br/> The turn of events came as a big surprise - since hours before - outgoing Prime Minister George Papandreou offered his well wishes to his successor, a successor yet to be named.<br/> Conway Gittens, Reuters
