May 2012 Greek government formation

Ruling New Democracy failed to pass the 33% bar that it had set as its target in Sunday's European elections, registering a final percentage of 27.8%, with government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis referring to a "Pyrrhic victory." 

SYRIZA gains ground, three points ahead of PASOK – Tight race for fourth place – Inflation, economy, and European Issues are key voting factors – Top EU Parliament candidates

Marginal gains for SYRIZA, losses for ND, PASOK & KKE – 77% say they see an attempt to cover up regarding the Tempi tragedy

The main opposition SYRIZA party's parliamentary group meeting on the island of Spetses will be extended by one day Sunday, as some MPs did not get to make their thematic presentations.

The SYRIZA government was an accident of history. A farce. It arose when Greece went bankrupt and people's anger turned against - rightfully so - the parties that had ruled the country until then: PASOK and New Democracy.

SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras is set to miss the Party of European Socialists (PES) European Council Preparation Meeting on Thursday according to party sources on Wednesday. Reportedly, Tsipras has prior engagements on that day.

The center-right "New Democracy" is the big winner of the early parliamentary elections in Greece that were held yesterday. The party will form an independent government and rule for the next 4 years.