In a statement , Syriza said the European election results showed the government no longer had `` moral and political legitimacy '' to negotiate with Europe and that the party would seek a snap election . Greece 's left-wing party won the European elections despite an overall lurch right . Comment: Leader Alexis Tsipras says its a vote against the austerity measures undertaken by Greece .
Greece 's left-wing party won the European elections despite an overall lurch right . Comment: Leader Alexis Tsipras says its a vote against the austerity measures undertaken by Greece .