Looks Like Greece’s Progressive Syriza Party Has Been Elected…Again
Most of Sunday’s snap general election results are in — it seems
Syriza has claimed another important victory in Greece and Alexis
Tspiras will continue to lead the country.
From The Guardian:
Greece’s leftwing leader Alexis Tsipras has emerged
triumphant from a snap general election after securing a dramatic
victory over his conservative rival, despite a turbulent first term in
office. There had been predictions that the race was too close to call
after he accepted a crushing eurozone-led austerity programme during his
first term in office.
The charismatic leader looked set to be returned to power with a near
repeat of the stunning win that catapulted his Syriza party into office
in January. ... Speaking in Athens, Tsipras declared the election a
victory for the people. “This victory belongs to the people and those
who dream of a better tomorrow and we’ll achieve it with hard work,” he
said.
Jubilant supporters, clearly relieved at the result, took to the
streets in celebration, with many singing and dancing outside Syriza’s
main election marquee in central Athens.
Tsipras told supporters that he would tackle endemic corruption in
the country. “The mandate that the Greek people have given is is a
crystal clear mandate to get rid of the regime of corruption and vested
issues,” he said. “We will show how effective we will be. We will make
Greece a stronger place for the weak and vulnerable, a fairer place.”
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