THE RADICAL Alexis Tsipras, leader of the radical leftist party Syriza, delivers a speech during a congress of the party in Athens, on Sunday. Syriza, tipped to win the January 25 parliamentary election in Greece, is a coalition of leftist groups who oppose austerity and privatization. AFP PHOTO
ATHENS: The Greek left-wing leader ahead in polls before upcoming elections said on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) his party's victory would start "necessary change" in Europe and stressed he would end austerity policies.