Greek ex‑prime minister Alexis Tsipras launches new party ELAS ahead of elections

Former prime minister and SYRIZA founder Alexis Tsipras has announced the creation of a new political formation called ELAS (ΕΛ.Α.Σ.). The party positions itself as a progressive‑right alternative, aiming to attract voters disillusioned with the ruling New Democracy and the fragmented centre‑left. Tsipras argues that ELAS is not a continuation of SYRIZA but a distinct force that could reshape the upcoming national elections.

Analysts note that the use of the historic ELAS name ties the party to Greece’s resistance legacy, while its policy stance blends elements of social‑democracy with a more right‑leaning agenda. SYRIZA members are leaving the party to join ELAS after the current parliamentary term ends, and the new party’s electoral impact remains uncertain, but it is poised to become a key factor in Greece’s political landscape.