Out of curiosity, why is ND performing so much better than PASOK? Is it that they can rally the conservative opposition to Syriza, while PASOK is struggling because all left leaning voters went to Syriza? Are they seen as significantly more corrupt or more to blame for the current situation? Because to be honest from a distance I can't seem to see much of a difference between those two.
^ 40% not voting is a record here (last larger such percentage was 35% iirc), however for elections in a Euro country it is far from unusual...
These aren't European elections, but national ones. And even the most fervent voters will get tired from 3 times of voting in 1 year.
Actually, it would Mr Facepalm. You see, the countries having a lower than average turn out are generally small. It seems reading is more difficult than writing for some.
Cheers.
“Within three months, 56.4% of the measures, or 127 actions, have to be taken of which 15 have to be enforced in October.”
In the coming weeks the hugely sensitive issues of pensions cuts, tax increases on farmers, recapitalization of banks, privatization of state assets and liberalization of closed markets must all be tackled.
Europe has warned openly that there can be no second chance for Athens – the nation’s exit from the eurozone will beckon if commitments are not respected.
Within hours of being sworn in, the appointment of the Anel MP Dimitris Kammenos as deputy minister of infrastructure and transport was causing waves in and outside Greece.The lawmaker, who is better known for his antisemitic views
http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ras-led-greek-government-takes-power#comments