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The victory of Greece’s anti-austerity Syriza party could be a sign of leftist victories throughout Europe in upcoming elections.
Leftist figures and political parties throughout the world sent congratulatory messages to Syriza, the leftist anti-austerity party that won elections in Greece Sunday.
Many, including Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras, had previously stated that a victory by his party in Greece could signal the beginning of the end of austerity policies throughout Europe.
Spain is also poised to elect an anti-austerity party in Podemos, with their leader Pablo Iglesias saying, “In Greece they have stirred up fear, and in spite of that, they have voted for change.”
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"En Grecia han agitado el miedo, y a pesar de ello han votado cambio" @Pablo_Iglesias_ #objetivoElecciones
— PODEMOS (@ahorapodemos)
January 25, 2015
Germany's leftist Die Linke, also sent a greeting of support to Syriza, tying their victory to change in Europe.
A #Syriza victory is a victory for Greece and for #Europe #ekloges2015 #tsipras #elpida
— DIE LINKE (@dieLinke)
January 25, 2015
Jean Luc Melenchon, Member of the European Parliament and President of the French Left Party sent a message of support to the Greek people, saying, “It is a long path that they have chosen. The Greeks have made their choice consciously,” via his Twitter account.
C'est un long chemin qui a été parcouru. Les Grecs ont fait leur choix en connaissance de cause. #Syriza #JT #France2
— Jean-Luc Mélenchon (@JLMelenchon)
January 25, 2015
French President, Francios Hollande, released a statement on the election results, expressing his "desire to pursue the close cooperation between our two countries in service of growth and the stability of the euro zone, in the spirit of progress, solidarity, and responsibility which represent the heart of the European values we share.”
Meanwhile, Conservative U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron cast a negative light on the results from Greece.
The Greek election will increase economic uncertainty across Europe. That's why the UK must stick to our plan, delivering security at home.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron)
January 25, 2015
British politicians, Ken Livingstone and George Galloway also warmly welcomed the news of Syriza's victory.
The massive vote for Syriza in Greece is genuinely inspiring - and necessary - and requires our real solidarity and support.
— Ken Livingstone (@ken4london)
January 25, 2015
All hail the great victory of the left in Greece. To hell with the bankers ramp in Europe to hell with their austerity. A new direction now!
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway)
January 25, 2015
Celebratory messages came as far away as Venezuela, where Foreign Minister Elias Jaua, stated on Twitter, “The Greek people, after a long and historic battle against neoliberalism, has crowned itself a wonderful victory. Syriza is fresh air for Europe!”
El pueblo Griego,tras una larga e histórica batalla contra el neoliberalismo,coronó una hermosa victoria. Syriza es aire fresco para Europa!
— Elias Jaua (@JauaMiranda)
January 25, 2015
