The people of Greece broke a European norm Sunday when they eliminated the center-right New Democracy party's control of the parliament by electing the Socialist PASOK party. Grecians were unsatisfied with two years of New Democracy strict economic policies and favored PASOK's promise to rebuild. Political victories for left parties are scarce in Europe, where they have struggled to benefit from the global financial crisis.
Source: Socialists in Greece show ruling party to the exit doors by Rachel Donadio and Anthee Carassava
Star Tribune print edition, Oct. 5, 2009
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