Greece Election 2015: What would a Syriza victory mean for Europe?

On the 25 January, Greeks head to the polls. But there's a lot more than which party gets elected at stake. Greece is one of a number of European countries facing a surge in popularity for anti-establishment parties.

The radical left-wing coalition Syriza is ahead in the polls and poised for victory. Support for the party has blossomed during the Greek government-debt crisis as under its leader, Alexis Tsipras, they have been the leading voice against the deep cuts in public spending as part of the government's severe austerity programme.

In a special video feature, IBTimes UK investigates what impact a potential Syriza election win would have on the Eurozone.

[vuzass]

What Greece is actually stating is that we are willing to pay the debt but not at any cost.We have already become the unfortunate villain in Europe but we won't become slaves too.The last years in Greece were far worse than it was right after WWII.Unemployment to people of 20 to 30 years old is above 50% while the number of  homeless people exceeds 20000. Additionally, 500, 000 people have left the country since financial crisis stroke the "villainous" Greece. And I wont even bother to mention about dignity while Europeans treat Greeks as if thiefs or even worse. If Germany and north Europe inteds to bring Greeks to their knees and make them suffer just because they are in need of slave, this policy wont work anymore. There are  other means that can get us able to repay the debt and if Europe still asserts that slavery is the best way we are deeply sorry but we wont satisfy sick policies.We have nothing left to lose.

[laichung]

Greeks need to learn how to play politic with Germany and French. A stabilized Greece is in the interest of all major players of EU and thus they willing to make such large amount of loan. The bailout required a structural reform which in long term benefits the Greece economy but you guys just not willing to do it at all. Instead, you guys turn a economic problem into a political crisis which pisses all other European countries off. The future term will only be tougher than before. And leaving Eurozone? You guys are not seriously think that your country can complete with other economy without EU right?
Admit it, the only way to save Greece is to conduct reform with help from Germany. I know the bailout is kind of unfair but its the best you can get under the circumstance.

[erinuk]

its good for greece to elect a far left government which should happen here in england too i think people should know that the conservatives are only for the rich and powerful