Alexis Tsipras: Angela Merkel’s Europe ‘belongs to the past’

Syriza, which shot to prominence by coming second with 16.9 per cent of the
vote – four times its previous tally – in an inconclusive election on May 6,
has vowed to force a substantial revision of the bailout deal with the EU
and IMF that has given Greece a credit lifeline at the cost of painful
austerity.

“No to the memorandum of bankruptcy! Yes to the euro and to a national
plan for economic recovery that will protect the people from bankruptcy!”
he said, as the crowd chanted: “The hour of the left has arrived!”

Mr Tsipras has defied multiple international warnings that Greece’s bailout
could be stopped, arguing that other European partners will not risk a Greek
exit from the euro because of its repercussions for the global economy.

New French president Francois Hollande has left open the possibility of a
renegotiation of the austerity measures but has also warned Greece that it
would be forced out of the euro if it did not respect its undertakings.

“Things are going to change on Sunday. Not just in Greece but also in
Europe,” declared Mr Tsipras, adding that his party was “a
guarantee for economic, political and social stability in the country”.

He said he would put an end to the “corruption and clientelism” of
New Democracy and Pasok, which have dominated the political scene for 30
years.

Meri Primi, a 45-year-old teacher, said the party had managed to bring
together “all those who have been hit by austerity – the public
officials, the liberal professions, the indebted households”.

The mother of two said her salary has fallen by €400 over the past two years
to €1,400 a month. She added: “We want the euro but we also have
to live. We can’t sacrifice everything.”

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