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World | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 22:14
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Antonis Samaras, leader of ND, and Alexis Tsipras (right), leader of Syriza, are pictured here during the talks after the previous general elections in Greece. File photo
Alexis Tsipras, leader of Syriza, has telephoned Antonis Samaras, leader of New Democracy leader, to congratulate him on his party's victory in Sunday's general elections in Greece.
According to the official projection, New Democracy won 29.5%, SYRIZA - 27.1%, PASOK - 12.3%, Independent Greeks - 7.6%, Golden Dawn - 7%, Democratic Left - 6.2%, Communist Party of Greece 4.5%.
Live pictures have shown the New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras wading through a throng of supporters, his arm raised in an apparent victory salute.
"I am relieved. I am relieved for Greece and Europe. As soon as possible we will form a government" - that was the message from Samaras as he left his office, according to the BBC. Samaris will have three days to form a Cabinet.
Menawhile, Syriza has said Sunday's result is a victory of sorts as it will allow the party to play the role of a strong opposition, the Telegraph reported.
But it has also ruled out the prospect of joining a coalition (it was itself a coalition until a few weeks ago, when it registered as a single party to be eligible for the 50-seat bonus should it win the election).
Antonis Samaras, leader of New Democracy, has offered a coalition deal to any parties that will continue to abide by the bailout agreement. His party didn't offer "populist promises", and still won the backing of the Greek people, he says:
"Тhe Greek people have voted today for the European direction of the country and for us to remain in the euro, and it voted for those policies which will bring jobs... we will not have new adventures. We will not doubt the position of Greece in Europe. We will not be reigned by fear, and espcially the sacrifices the Greek people have made will be realised significantly.
"We do invite all of those political parties that do take into account all of these objectives to participate in a coalition of national unity. We do not have any time to waste.. the country must be governed. New Democracy was is, is and will continue to be a strength of responsibility."
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