The Communist Party of Malta welcomes the anti-austerity victory made by left-wing forces in the recent elections in Greece and France. This is a direct statement made by the people in both countries against neo-liberalism. 

In France, with the victory of President Francois Hollande, with the support of the left-wing forces, we have witnessed the demise of the unholy anti-people alliance between Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, and this may well be the end of EU’s austerity measures across Europe.

In Greece, the United left Syriza, the communist party KKE and the left socialists have made massive gains upwards, with Syriza becoming the second largest political force with 16.78% of the votes. KKE increased also its support by 0.9% to 8.48% from the last general elections.

These results obtained by the progressive left forces will initiate a militant trend towards a more social Europe, that will finally result in a Socialist future.

Victor Degiovanni

Secretary

Communist Party of Malta