United Left (Greece) Explained

Country:Greece
Native Name:Ενωμένη Αριστερά
Enomeni Aristera
United Left
Leader:Ilias Iliou
Foundation:1974
Dissolved:1977
Successor:Progress and Left Forces Alliance
Ideology:Democratic socialismFactions:
Position:Left-wing

The United Left (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ενωμένη Αριστερά Enomeni Aristera, EA) was an electoral union formed between the Communist Party of Greece, Communist Party of Greece (Interior) and the United Democratic Left (EDA) to contest the in 17 November 1974 Greek legislative election. The UL took 9.47% of the vote and won eight seats.[1]

Election results

Hellenic Parliament

Notes and References

  1. Mouzelis . Nicos . 1978-04-01 . The Greek Elections and the Rise of PASOK . New Left Review . I/108 . 59–74.