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Antonis Samaras political party formation

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Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is preparing to launch a new political party, with a platform centered on ‘conservative restoration,’ national unity, social justice, and addressing demographic decline and agricultural challenges. This movement, expected to officially launch around September 2026, has intensified friction with the ruling New Democracy party. In September 2026, Samaras began finalizing organizational structures, including a new Athens headquarters in the historic Libanaki building. Candidate lists are drawing former New Democracy officials and figures from journalism and science. Polling regarding potential support has shown varying results, with estimates ranging from 2.5% to 18%. By October 2026, Samaras expanded his critique to economic policy, accusing the administration of pursuing ‘neoliberal management.’ He also used social media to criticize the government and the President of the European Commission regarding the handling of the North Macedonia naming issue and Greek-Bulgarian relations. At a conference organized by the newspaper Vima, he warned of a dangerous complacency in regions like Thrace and noted public disillusionment following low voter turnout in the 2024 European elections. Political reactions ~~to the potential party have been~~ remain deeply divided. Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis ~~explicitly rejected rumors of support,~~ has clarified his stance, stating he will not support a party led by Samaras, noting such a move would be inconsistent with his history and family ~~legacy,~~ legacy. Karamanlis intends to maintain ‘silent discretion’ and ~~declared~~ indicated that if he ~~would no longer make public appearances alongside Samaras. Conversely, Saronikos municipal councilor Natalie Kakkava expressed readiness~~ were to ~~support Samaras on the ‘front lines.’ Former Defense Minister Panos Kammenos has also threatened political action. In an interview with ERT, Kammenos announced~~ act against New Democracy, he would consider forming his ~~intention to return~~ own party rather than supporting a rival. New Democracy leadership has responded by attempting to ~~active politics~~ manage internal dynamics, with Adonis Georgiadis asserting that the party’s identity remains fundamentally linked to ~~prevent~~ the Karamanlis legacy. Meanwhile, commentator Lakis Lazopoulos expressed support for Samaras, viewing him as a ~~repeat of~~ leader who could unify the ~~1993 political crisis, stating he would coordinate with like-minded individuals to ensure government stability and avoid fragmentation.~~ conservative base while criticizing the current administration’s image as ‘far-right.’

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