17 June 2012

Greek Election Final Results - A House Divided


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The pro-austerity party did not receive enough votes to promote a stable government without making significant coalition arrangments with one or more of the other parties. And it appears that none of the others will join with them on their austerity platform.

So as we suggested, nothing has been resolved for now.

The Guardian UK

"Syriza's Alexis Tsipras has called to give his congratulations but has warned of the dangers of not having popular support. He said the party would begin a strong position as opposition from Monday

Pasok has said it won't form a government without Syriza. Syriza has indicated that it would prefer a spell in opposition. The Independent Greeks, who were one option for New Democracy, have said they keen to support a government that will condemn the bailout agreements."