Antonis Samaras prepares new political initiative in Greece

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is actively preparing for a new political initiative, with discussions regarding potential candidates and party structure intensifying. Recent meetings, including a gathering of approximately 70 individuals in Kalamata, signal a move toward formalizing a new political entity aimed at addressing dissatisfied voters of the current administration.

Reports indicate that Samaras is seeking to recruit figures with strong ties to New Democracy to populate his potential electoral ballots. Notable names under discussion include former minister Marios Salmas, Savvas Kalenteridis, and former MP Menelaos Vlachveis. The strategy appears to involve targeting both national recognition and regional influence, particularly in areas like Thessaloniki and Serres.

This movement coincides with increasing internal friction within the ruling New Democracy party, as various officials engage in public debates over government policy, the economy, and migration. Samaras’s potential party is expected to appeal to the highly conservative wing of the political spectrum, positioning itself as an alternative to the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.