ATHENS – The two main parties in the Greek parliamentary election have suffered massive losses according to exit polls. The polls, televised across Greece, put the centre-right New Democracy party in the lead with 17-20% of the vote. Syriza, a coalition of left-wing parties, is put just in second place with centre-left Pasok third.
Pasok and New Democracy have been in coalition since last November and were expected to lose support to anti-austerity candidates. There is widespread anger across Greece to harsh measures imposed by the government in return for international bailouts.
The exit polls, televised nationally, showed New Democracy with 17-20%; Syriza on 15.5-18.5% and Pasok in third place with 14-17%.