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Recent weeks have seen significant activity from former Prime Ministers Antonis Samaras and Alexis Tsipras. Samaras has intensified his criticism of the Mitsotakis government, hinting at the possibility of forming a new political party, while Tsipras is swiftly strategizing his return as the leader of a new political entity within the center-left.
As noted by SP. MOURELATOS and G. CHAKIRIS – SOURCE: Realnews
Based on his recent statements and actions, it is evident that Alexis Tsipras is gearing up for a comeback. Within this context, he is increasingly distancing himself from SYRIZA. Reports indicate that he will attend the party’s Congress but will not speak; instead, he will listen to Socrates Famellos before leaving. Notably, he has made clear that there is no strong opposition or alternative proposal against Kyriakos Mitsotakis, positioning KKE as part of the issue.
“If there is a deficiency in our political system today, it is not a lack of consensus, but a lack of a strong opposition. The key need for our political life is whether there will be an alternative proposal and vision for governing the country,” he emphasized, leaving the door open for a potential return. “If no alternative emerges, we will continue to see stagnation. If there is a structured effort and vision that can mobilize, I’m confident that things will change,” he added.
He even staged a “practice for conflict” with the government, stating that “in 2015, the youth were leaving because the country’s economy couldn’t sustain them; today, they leave not because they can’t sustain the country, but because they can’t handle the country.” It is clear that while the New Democracy party appears to gain traction in polls, with the opposition struggling at low percentages, he aims to demonstrate that there is a counter-argument and an alternative that can challenge a “worn-out” government.
It seems that for Tsipras, the die has been cast; however, his actions are expected to unfold after the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), depending on the climate surrounding the government, SYRIZA, and PASOK at that time. The new political formation will target the center-left, and the polling status of these parties will significantly influence the timing of his initiatives.
Meanwhile, the former Prime Minister is also busy writing his book, expected to be released in the fall. Reports suggest that he will address two major issues from his administration: the collaboration with the Independent Greeks (ANEL) and the selection and management of the 2015 referendum.
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At the same time, the public and behind-the-scenes activity of Antonis Samaras remains high on the agenda, particularly the possibility of him founding a new political party. Rumors regarding the expelled member of New Democracy from Messinia potentially setting up a new political entity have been further fueled by his enigmatic comments during a recent visit to Mount Athos.
“Many are asking if I will start a party, and they will continue to ask,” he remarked from the Athos region, thereby keeping the prospect of forming a new political structure alive. It is evident that the former Prime Minister has intensified his contacts with former New Democracy MPs as well as political allies nationwide.
According to reliable reports from “R,” he is cautious about revealing his plans, but is open to listening to proposals, suggestions, and assessments about the current political atmosphere from his interlocutors. Allies of Samaras believe that the government’s policies allow significant opportunities for the former Prime Minister, who asserts that he represents a more conservative electorate.
These individuals further highlight that the recent decline in influence of parties like the Spartans, NIKI, and the Rational Voice, as well as the global pro-Trump movement, theoretically increase the available electoral pool. In any case, there is great anticipation for his next public intervention, at the presentation of Stavros Lygeros’ book “The Unseen Aspects of the War in Ukraine,” which will also feature former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis.
Personnel from Samaras’s broader circle predict that any developments may emerge by the end of the current year. They explain that the political climate following the Prime Minister’s appearance at the TIF next September and the government’s ability—or inability—to regroup portions of the electorate that distanced itself from New Democracy after the June 2023 elections will be decisive factors for the fate of the rumored new political venture.
Regardless, a group of associates close to Antonis Samaras believes that the establishment of a new party is virtually on track, while others within the “blue” camp do not consider it the most likely scenario.
From Maximos Mansion, there is insistence not to engage, as reported, with the speculated intentions of the former Prime Minister. Nonetheless, any potential establishment of a party to the right of New Democracy would complicate Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s electoral strategy.
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