Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras announces a political comeback with a new progressive and modern party, the Greek Left Coalition (ELAS), aimed at governing from the front.

The launch event in Thiseio, with the Acropolis in the background, underscores a symbolic and historic setting for the rebirth of his political project.

Tsipras’ move reconfigures Greece’s left and center-left landscape, fragmenting Syriza into several smaller parties and intensifying competition on the left.

In Massachusetts, regulators and ride-hailing firms anticipate ongoing rulemaking on safety standards and driver oversight, with drivers hopeful for better pay, protections, and stability.

Greece’s economy has stabilized post-crisis, with growth near or above EU averages and budget surpluses, though real incomes and rents remain below pre-crisis levels.

Tsipras aims to draw support away from rivals and challenge Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who leads in polls thanks to steady growth and low unemployment despite a corruption scandal.

Mitsotakis remains ahead in polls amid cost-of-living pressures even as the government faces corruption concerns.

Critics argue Tsipras broke anti-austerity promises by negotiating bailout terms, while supporters say he protected ordinary Greeks during the crisis.

Tsipras’ legacy from 2015, when he fought austerity then accepted bailout terms, shapes critiques of his credibility as he returns to lead ELAS.

His return has reignited debate about his past decisions and potential impact on Greece’s 2026–2027 election landscape.

Tsipras outlined seven core commitments, including dignity, transparent administration, a just economy, a new production model, a robust welfare state, crisis resilience, digital democracy, and an active foreign policy.

Speaking near the Acropolis, Tsipras accused the incumbent government of corruption, weakened rule of law, and rising inequality, pledging social justice and national sovereignty if ELAS returns to power.