Greece

Greek left misses winning by a hair

June 20, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Greece held a new election to correct the fact that in the last one, voters split their votes in such a way as to make the formation of a governing majority impossible.

Greek fascist assaults two women on television

June 8, 2012 By Teresa Albano

A male Greek fascist politician physically assaulted two left-wing women members of parliament during a television show June 8.

Greek coalition says anti-austerity left alliance necessary

May 21, 2012 By L’Humanité

Dimitris Papadimoulis was re-elected as a deputy for Syriza, the left coalition in Greece, on May 6. He presents his analysis.

Austerity goes down to defeat in Europe

May 7, 2012 By John Wojcik

Voters rejected political parties that have pushed for austerity, and voted in lawmakers who campaigned for policies of economic stimulus and growth.

Huge protests as Greek Parliament votes for austerity

February 22, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The Greek Parliament early Monday morning approved austerity measures demanded by European bankers and financiers.