With most of the ballot papers counted, Syriza
is leading with a 35.5% share of the vote compared with 28.2% for the
centre-right New Democracy party. 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.”
Read more:Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened | World news | The Guardian
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.”
Read more:Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened | World news | The Guardian
