Premier proclaims end to austerity

Greece's new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras set his government on a collision course with Greece's creditors on Sunday, proclaiming an end to the era of austerity and "five years of bailout barbarity".

Tsipras presented his government's policy statement to Greek lawmakers that included, as he had forewarned, all the promises made by his radical left party, Syriza, in its manifesto before last month's election.

The government "has taken the irrevocable decision to stick fully to its pre-election commitments," Tsipras said.