Samaras video hints at new party: ND fell from 40% to 20% after ignoring my advice

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has re-entered the political arena with a video criticizing the ruling New Democracy party's policies. Speaking with his spokesperson, Nikos Tsoutsias, Samaras addressed rumors of forming a new party and refuted claims that such a move would jeopardize New Democracy's majority. He asserted that a 37% vote share is sufficient for a majority and highlighted that the party's support plummeted from 40% to 20% after ignoring his warnings on various issues. Samaras specifically mentioned his advice was disregarded on topics including same-sex marriage and adoption, national matters, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. He also pointed to concerns about the cost of living, scandals, and the justice system. Responding to a statement by government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, who suggested Samaras's departure from the party two years ago would be validated if he formed a new party now, Samaras made a sharp remark comparing the argument to that of a "president of EDESA (a Greek waste management company)." While not confirming or denying the formation of a new party, Samaras's intervention has reignited the discussion.

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Majority requires 37%.