Athens, Greece (CNN)Alexis Tsipras is the man of the moment, the poster child of Greece's new left, the firebrand leader of anti-austerity party Syriza. In his fine suits, he cuts a dashing figure, and at 40, he's considered young to be a political leader. But for many on the streets of Athens it's his words that matter -- his promise of "No more bailouts, no more submission, no more blackmailing." It's a message of hope that resonates with those across this country, hardened by years of the EU's bitter medicine: Austerity. Greece was among the nations hardest-hit by the global financial crisis; a deeply-troubled economy, widespread unemployment and civil unrest meant that back in 2010 the country was teetering on the brink of exit from the euro, labeled the sick man of Europe.
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Greek voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap election
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Alexis Tsipras, leader of the left-wing anti-austerity Syriza party, declared victory for his party
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Since 2005, Greece has had six Prime Ministers, each one promising to bring an end to crisis
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But -- if he is elected -- the question of whether Tsipras can make a difference to Greece will depend on what he does with his power, and how the @placeholder and its leaders deal with him.