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Antonis Samaras political party formation

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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.’ ~~Salmas cited~~ As the launch approaches, Samaras is reportedly preparing to open a ~~lack of political ethics~~ 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 ~~failure to combat corruption~~ direct confrontation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who warned that Samaras’s actions could cause fragmentation within the ~~current administration as reasons for his departure from New Democracy, noting that leadership informed him his values did not fit~~ conservative camp. Internal competition is also emerging within the ~~party. Government officials remain divided~~ Samaras camp regarding top positions on ~~the movement’s impact. Vice President Kostis Hadjidakis expressed confidence~~ electoral ballots in ~~New Democracy’s strength, suggesting previous attempts to split~~ the party failed to represent broader social currents. Conversely, Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis recently characterized the situation as ‘much noise for nothing,’ suggesting Samaras lacks the public support required to form a serious political party. Attica region.

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