Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics
Alexis Tsipras, the former Greek anti-austerity leader, has re-entered politics by launching a new left-wing party ahead of next year's elections. He aims to address issues like income inequality and affordable housing, criticizing the current government's policies. Tsipras, who previously served as Prime Minister, remains a controversial figure in Greece's political landscape.
- ▪Alexis Tsipras has returned to politics by founding the Greek Left Alliance.
- ▪He criticized the center-right government's pro-business agenda for worsening income inequality.
- ▪Tsipras aims to attract younger and lower-income voters with his focus on affordable housing and labor protections.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFormer Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politicsAlexis Tsipras, the combative anti‑austerity leader who railed against Brussels during Greece’s debt crisis, has returned to politics ahead of elections next yearByDEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press and COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 3:46 PM1:23Former left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras holds the founding manifesto of his new political party as speaks to supporters in front of the ancient Acropolis , ahead of elections next year, in Athens, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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