Greek Left Alliance
Political party in Greece
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The Greek Left Alliance[a][4] (Greek: Ελληνική Αριστερή Συμπαράταξη, romanized: Ellinikí Aristerí Symparátaxi; Greek: ΕΛ.Α.Σ., romanized: EL.A.S.) is a Greek political party founded in 2026 by former SYRIZA leader and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.[5][6][7][8]
Greek Left Alliance Ελληνική Αριστερή Συμπαράταξη | |
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| Abbreviation | EL.A.S. |
| President | Alexis Tsipras |
| Founder | Alexis Tsipras |
| Founded | 26 May 2026 |
| Split from | Syriza[1] |
| Ideology | Social democracy Progressivism Patriotism |
| Political position | Centre-left to left-wing[2][3] |
| Colors | Crimson Blue |
| Party flag | |
| Website | |
| myelas | |
Ideology
According to Tsipras, the Greek Left Alliance is built on “great progressive political and national traditions”[4] and is "a coalition of the three historic movements of progressive politics that are an expression of the modern left: the radical left, social democracy and political ecology."[9] Greek patriotism is a central element of the party's rhetoric. In September 2025, Tsipras emphasized the need for a “new patriotism.”[10] During the presentation of the founding declaration, Tsipras emphasized that the party's colors represent the blue of the homeland and the red of social demands.[11] This “new patriotism” is expressed through demands for social justice, a patriotic tax on very high incomes, and a strong foreign policy.[12][13]
On 6 June, Syriza's central committee voted to ally with ELAS,[14] though the party announced that they would not cooperate with Syriza on 9 July.[15] On 17 June, Louka Katseli, Syriza's 2025 presidential candidate, called on ELAS to collaborate with PASOK – Movement for Change.[16]
Party leaders
| # | Leader | Portrait | Term of office | Prime Minister | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexis Tsipras | 26 May 2026 | Incumbent | - | ||
Notes
- also referred to as Hellenic Left Alliance, Greek Left Coalition