SYRIZA calls on New Left to explore electoral alliance

Greece’s left-wing SYRIZA party has invited New Left (Nea Aristera) to begin formal talks aimed at establishing an electoral alliance, calling for political differences between the two parties to be bridged.

In a statement issued on November 12, SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance called for structured dialogue to overcome their separate political paths and explore opportunities for cooperation ahead of future elections.

The announcement followed a meeting of the party’s Electoral Committee, which discussed political and electoral preparations, the development of party initiatives and efforts to strengthen its presence across Greece.

SYRIZA SEEKS BROADER PROGRESSIVE COOPERATION

SYRIZA said it had consistently advocated cooperation among progressive political forces, with the stated aim of defeating the government led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and bringing about political change.

The party also said that its proposals for broader cooperation had previously failed to secure the support of former prime minister Alexis Tsipras and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, adding that both had taken political responsibility for their respective decisions.

According to SYRIZA, strengthening the party itself is also a response to successive splits and fragmentation within Greece’s progressive political camp.

PARTY CALLS FOR DIFFERENCES TO BE BRIDGED

Addressing New Left directly, SYRIZA called for an organised dialogue to move beyond the current situation in which the two parties pursue separate political paths.

"The differences can and must be bridged. Cooperation is politically feasible," the statement said, arguing that political responsibility towards society requires joint efforts.

SYRIZA added that a stronger party, combined with agreement on policy priorities and progressive alliances, could help reshape the political balance in Greece.

New Left's response to the invitation was not included in the statement published by Empros.