SYRIZA steps aside as ELAS gains traction and Samaras starts counting down

PoliticsGreek Politics Tags: ELAS, Karystianou, New Democracy, PASOK-KINAL, SYRIZA

The developments in Greek politics continue to come at a high pace: Over the last few days, SYRIZA has effectively withdrawn from the electoral arena, Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS has consolidated its position as the main opposition force, New Democracy is reportedly preparing a limited reshuffle while quietly weighing the temptation of autumn elections, and ex-PM Antonis Samaras has all but confirmed his intention to launch a new party.

SYRIZA’s central committee took one of the most consequential decisions in its history over the weekend, deciding that the party will not participate in the next general election. Instead, it will remain in existence only “until the elections”, while it...

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