New Left Party Faces Major Split as Seven Lawmakers Prepare to Resign

A significant political shift is underway within Greece's New Left party, with reports indicating that seven of its eleven parliamentary group members are set to resign on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This move is expected to dramatically reshape the party's internal dynamics and potentially impact the wider left-wing political spectrum in Greece.

Among the prominent figures reportedly announcing their departure are Alexis Charitsis, Efi Achtsioglou, Nasos Iliopoulos, Dimitris Tzanakopoulos, Theano Fotiou, Meropi Tzioufi, and Hussein Zeibek. Their exit signifies a major split within the party's parliamentary representation.

Following these departures, the New Left party is expected to have only four representatives remaining in parliament: Pety Perca, Euclid Tsakalotos, Thodoris Dritsas, and Sia Anagnostopoulou. However, these remaining members will no longer constitute an official parliamentary group.

The internal turmoil extends beyond the parliamentary group, with reports of resignations also occurring within party organs and organizations. Estimates suggest that over 170 members in total may be leaving the party, indicating a substantial internal crisis.