Alexis Tsipras has announced the composition of his new shadow cabinet under the newly formed Greek Left Coalition (ELAS), drawing on expertise from academia, local government, the judiciary, the armed forces, the private sector, and public administration.
A Symbolic Choice for Justice
Former Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Greece, Maria Lepenioti, takes charge of the Justice, Institutions, and Rights portfolio—a move widely seen as symbolic, given her prominent role in the landmark trial of the far-right Golden Dawn party.
Military and Civic Leadership
Christos Christodoulou, former Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff during SYRIZA’s government, leads the Defence portfolio. Meanwhile, Marinos Skandamis assumes responsibility for Citizen Protection—just days after leaving PASOK.
Strong Local Government Representation
Giorgos Ioakeimidhis, mayor of Nikaia–Rentis for nearly three decades, heads the Local Government portfolio, with former Larissa mayor Apostolos Kalogiannis serving as his deputy. Maria Kamma, former mayor of Tilos, oversees Island Policy.
A New Generation—and a Social Media Voice
Among the notable appointments is farmer and trade unionist Thomas Moschos—known for his active presence on TikTok—who takes on the Agriculture Development portfolio. Also joining the team is lawyer Argyris Benteniotes, son of former PASOK minister Manolis Benteniotes, who serves as deputy sector head for Development and Entrepreneurship.
Broad Expertise Across Sectors
Tsipras’s team includes university professors, former senior judges, civil service officials, internationally recognized scholars, and representatives from the real economy—all part of an effort to present a comprehensive alternative governance platform and signal readiness for government responsibilities.
Full Shadow Cabinet Breakdown
Zoe me Axioprepeia & Isxyro Koinoniko Kratos (Life with Dignity & Strong Welfare State)
Labor: Dionysis Temponeras (Deputy Sector Head), Nektaria-Eleftheria Angelaki
Health: Spyros Dritsas (Deputy), Giorgos Boumbasakos
Education: Ioanna Laliotou (Deputy), Panagiotis Kassianos
Sports: Anastasis Zanias (Deputy), Vasiliki Tsikli
Culture: Charis Mavroudis (Deputy), Eua Rendzou
Social Policy / Children & Families: Marizetta Antonopoulou (Deputy), Fani Kountouri
Housing Policy: Dimitris Lyritsis (Deputy), Fotini Pagkalou
Isxyri Dimokratia (Strong Democracy)
Justice / Institutions / Rights: Maria Lepenioti (Deputy), Christina Tsagkli
Local Government: Giorgos Ioakeimidhis (Deputy), Apostolos Kalogiannis
Public Administration: Grigoris Theodorakis (Deputy), Giorgos Spanoudakis
Dikaii Anaptixi (Fair Development)
Economy: Frangiskos Koutentakis (Deputy), Giorgos Pappas
Development / Trade & Entrepreneurship: Giorgos Petrakos (Deputy), Argyris Benteniotes (Deputy for Trade), E. Poulios