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Alexis Tsipras launches new party ELAS in Athens

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Alexis Tsipras launched a new political party named Hellenic Left Symbiosis (ELAS) in Athens.
  • The announcement came during a speech where he presented the party's founding declaration and seven core commitments.
  • The event aimed to establish a new progressive path for Greece, distinct from existing parties, focusing on social majority and democratic renewal.

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has officially launched a new political party, Hellenic Left Symbiosis (ELAS), marking a significant move in the country's political landscape. The announcement took place Tuesday evening in Athens during an event attended by a mix of supporters and political figures.

Tsipras presented the party's founding declaration, which outlines seven key commitments, and officially revealed the name ELAS at the conclusion of his speech. A specially designed video, accompanied by music from Stamatis Kraounakis, set the stage for the unveiling. The event sought to present a new progressive direction for Greece, emphasizing a return to democracy and hope.

The time has finally come for the country's Odyssey to end and the political compass to point towards Ithaca, the return of democracy and hope.

· Emilios CheilakisSetting the tone at the launch event for Alexis Tsipras's new political party.

The launch aimed to create a new political force distinct from existing parties, with Tsipras stating, "We are not just going for political change, we are going for a change of policy. We are taking the first step towards a new social majority." He highlighted concerns about rising inequality and corruption, asserting that democracy is currently restricted.

To dismantle the elite state of the best and bring back the sun requires a lot of work.

· Marianna ToumassatouSpeaking at the launch event for Alexis Tsipras's new political party.

Notable attendees included independent MPs Athina Linou and Giannis Sarakiotis, along with several mid-level figures and associates from SYRIZA and New Left. While prominent MPs from these parties were absent to avoid immediate association, the audience comprised a diverse range of SYRIZA voters, with a noticeable presence of older citizens and youth. Actors Marianna Toumassatou and Emilios Cheilakis hosted the event, framing the moment with calls for the end of the country's "Odyssey" and a return to Ithaca, symbolizing democracy and hope.

Cheilakis remarked, "The time has finally come for the country's Odyssey to end and the political compass to point towards Ithaca, the return of democracy and hope." Toumassatou added, "To dismantle the elite state of the best and bring back the sun requires a lot of work." The event also included a subtle reference to Maria Karystianou, with a touch of humor regarding the proliferation of political parties.

We are not just going for political change, we are going for a change of policy. We are taking the first step towards a new social majority.

· Alexis TsiprasAnnouncing his new political initiative and its goals.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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