Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has hinted that a new political party could be launched sooner than expected, a move that is already deepening divisions within Greece’s fragmented Left ahead of anticipated elections later this year.
Speaking to supporters on the island of Crete, Tsipras said that “clear skies will come quickly,” a remark widely interpreted by analysts as a signal that political developments — including the launch of a new party — could precede expected elections in September.
Sources cited by Greek media indicate that a large share of members of SYRIZA are preparing to align with Tsipras’ new initiative, potentially leaving behind a smaller faction determined to maintain the party’s presence at its headquarters in Athens. That faction is reportedly led by Pavlos Polakis.
At the same time, the broader left-wing spectrum is becoming increasingly fragmented. The New Left party, led by Gavriil Sakellaridis, is charting a more independent course, distancing itself from both Tsipras and SYRIZA. While rejecting formal alliances with Tsipras’ emerging movement, the party remains open to cooperation with unaffiliated left-wing figures.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of New Democracy, is facing renewed pressure over a wiretapping scandal. Political observers say the controversy could create an opportunity for Tsipras to regain momentum if he formally re-enters the political arena.
Analysts note that the evolving landscape points to a reshaping of Greece’s Left, with new alignments forming ahead of a potentially competitive electoral cycle.