Tsipras calls on left to revisit its vision

Former Prime Minister and ex-leader of the main opposition SYRIZA party Alexis Tsipras voiced concerns about the surge of far-right populism in the Greek politics, during a panel discussion at the 9th Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday. 

Tsipras highlighted how successive crises affecting the Greek economy have influenced recent polls, leading to the rise of populist far-right parties. 

"The Left must revisit its visions and political values, imparting meaning to politics beyond mere communication, and address the critical sense of insecurity and fear," he stressed. 

The ex-PM also expressed worry that "the positive rates of development are not fairly distributed within the Greek society," adding that "it would be surprising if the short-term economic perks do not have a positive effect." 

Reflecting on his tenure as prime minister from 2015 to 2019,...