Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has confirmed that his new political movement is expected to be ready by September—“or even earlier if necessary”—as he re-enters the political arena with a plan to reshape Greece’s opposition landscape.
Speaking in an interview on ANT1 with journalist Nikos Hatzinikolaou, Tsipras said the initiative will be built within society rather than parliament and will not initially form a parliamentary group.
“We will be ready in September, but if necessary even earlier,” he said, adding that participation will be open to all who agree with the project—“without terms and conditions, without reserved seats.”
A new political “convergence”
Tsipras outlined the ideological direction of the proposed party, describing it as a convergence of three historic political currents: the radical left, social democracy, and political ecology.
“We want to present a realistic but also bold proposal for governing the country,” he said, emphasizing the need for a credible alternative to the current political system.
He stressed that the party’s creation would not resemble a “start-up” or a rushed initiative, noting: “Your appointment with History must be on time.”
Sharp criticism of Mitsotakis, ND and PASOK
Tsipras launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy, arguing that the government is burdened by scandals and should consider early elections.
“Under normal circumstances, Mr. Mitsotakis should have already called elections,” he said, pointing to resignations of ministers and ongoing controversies.
On the wiretapping affair, Tsipras challenged the prime minister to clarify responsibility: “If he claims he is not to blame, he must say who is.”
He also targeted PASOK, arguing it cannot serve as a credible alternative, citing what he described as a blurring of lines between PASOK and the current government.
Reflections on past decisions and key issues
During the interview, Tsipras revisited major moments from his time in office, including the Prespa Agreement, which he defended as beneficial for Greece despite political costs.
He also addressed issues such as the Novartis case, television licensing, the 2015 referendum, and the Tempi rail disaster, acknowledging both achievements and shortcomings of his administration.
On corruption and governance, he argued that Greece needs “a shock of honesty and democracy,” while maintaining that his government was among the most transparent in modern Greek history.
Political comeback taking shape
Tsipras’ comments mark his clearest signal yet of a political comeback, as developments in Greece’s political landscape appear to be accelerating.
With preparations underway and timelines potentially moving forward, his planned party aims to position itself as a broad-based alternative capable of uniting fragmented opposition forces ahead of future electoral battles.
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