MacroPolis

To Potami (The River), the centrist party founded by journalist Stavros Thedorakis earlier this year, held its founding congress over the weekend, thereby taking the next step in its effort to become a notable player in Greek politics.

Although less than four months have passed since Theodorakis announced he was forming a party, To Potami is already jostling for influence on the political scene. Although it failed to live up to opinion poll projections of support nearing 10 percent in...