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Antonis Samaras political party formation

Overview

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is finalizing plans to launch a new political party, with an official announcement expected in September. The movement is currently establishing organizational structures, securing local offices, and recruiting members, including former New Democracy (ND) officials and several former ministers and MPs.

Spokesperson Nikos Tsoutsias stated the movement aims to provide an alternative for traditional right-wing voters who believe the current New Democracy government has drifted from its founding principles. Tsoutsias has intensified his rhetoric, describing the current ND as a ‘symbolic PASOK with a little bit of LAOS.’

The initiative has triggered intense political friction. Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis attacked the move, suggesting it might become the ‘shortest joke in recent political history’ and accusing Samaras of attempting to damage his original political faction. ND official Adonis Georgiadis also responded to the movement, characterizing Tsoutsias’s remarks as offensive and questioning his competence.

Recent developments indicate growing support for the initiative. Independent MP Marios Salmas has expressed his intention to align with Samaras, stating that he and the former Prime Minister have met and share ‘approximately 90% political agreement.’

As the launch approaches, Samaras is reportedly preparing to open a new headquarters in central Athens in mid-September. The movement’s candidate lists are taking shape, drawing former ND ministers and officials such as Argyris Dinopoulos, Panos Panagiotopoulos, Kostas Tzavaras, and Thanasis Skordas. This move has prompted a direct confrontation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who warned that Samaras’s actions could cause fragmentation within the conservative camp. Internal competition is also emerging within the Samaras camp regarding top positions on electoral ballots in the Attica region.

Entities

New Democracy · Antonis Samaras · Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Adonis Georgiadis

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Antonis Samaras prepares new party amid clash with New Democracy

    Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras is preparing to launch a new political party, sparking a confrontation with Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy over the future of the conservative vote.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Marios Salmas signals intent to join potential Antonis Samaras party

    MP Marios Salmas has signaled his readiness to join Antonis Samaras in a potential new political party, citing shared values and a departure from New Democracy.

  3. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Antonis Samaras prepares to launch new political party in September

    Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras is planning to launch a new political party, likely in September, amid rising tensions and recruitment efforts involving former New Democracy members.

  4. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Antonis Samaras prepares launch of new political party in Greece

    Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras is preparing to launch a new political party, with offices and ballots reportedly ready for a potential September announcement.

Sources

athensmagazine.gr · athina984.gr · cnn.gr · cretaone.gr · dimokratia.gr · dimokratiki.gr · dnews.gr · efsyn.gr · ekirikas.com · epirusjournal.gr · ethnos.gr · flash.gr · ieidiseis.gr · kefaloniamagazine.gr · madata.gr · megatv.com · metrosport.gr · myportal.gr · newmoney.gr · newsbomb.gr · newsit.gr · pellasimera.gr · press-gr.com · protothema.gr · sinidisi.gr · sofokleousin.gr · sportime.gr · tempo24.news · thefaq.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thepressroom.gr · thetoc.gr · tokarfi.gr · zantetimes.gr

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