Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras to Launch New Political Party

Former prime minister Antonis Samaras is preparing to establish his own political party, announcing the move during a speech in Crete. He described a "significant representation gap" on the Greek centre‑right and said the new party will aim to revive the original principles of Konstantinos Karamanlis.

Samaras targets disaffected voters of New Democracy, positioning the party as a broad‑based alternative for the right‑leaning electorate. A recent Pulse poll shows about 11 % of respondents would probably vote for Samaras’ formation. Analysts expect the launch could reshape the dynamics among New Democracy, Greek Solution, Victory and Voice of Reason, prompting a realignment within the Greek right‑wing bloc.