Greece 's left - wing party won the European elections despite an overall lurch right . It first came to prominence in Greece 's 2011 national elections , when it came second . The people of Europe [ have ] condemned the policies of austerity . '' Leader Alexis George says its a vote against the economic measures undertaken by Greece .
Greece 's left - wing party won the European elections despite an overall lurch right . It first came to prominence in Greece 's 2011 national elections , when it came second . Leader Alexis George says its a vote against the economic measures undertaken by Greece .