Q&A: Greek parliamentary election

Image caption, Election posters for the Greek socialist party in Athens

On 17 June, Greece will hold its second parliamentary election in just over a month. The result is being closely watched amid fears it could lead to a severe deepening of the eurozone crisis, and a break-up of the euro.

<paragraph>Why is there a second round?</paragraph>

<paragraph>Why is the election important?</paragraph>

Image caption, Alexis Tsipras leads the anti-austerity SYRIZA party

<paragraph>Who are the parties?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What is the electoral system?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What do opinion polls say?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What are the possible outcomes?</paragraph>

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