In a sharp escalation of political tensions, the Greek Left Coalition (ELAS)—the new party founded by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras—has launched a direct attack on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy. The move follows renewed accusations against Tsipras and comes amid growing controversy surrounding the Predator spyware scandal and former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’s recent referral to the Supreme Court Prosecutor over alleged illegal surveillance.
‘Smooth Resolutions,’ But Deepening Crisis
Under the headline ‘Smooth Resolutions, Mr. Mitsotakis’, ELAS accuses the government of political panic. It argues that instead of addressing internal divisions and the mounting political fallout from the Samaras initiative, New Democracy has opted to target Tsipras—now through government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis. According to ELAS, this shift signals a deliberate attempt to change the national agenda: away from the Predator affair and unlawful wiretapping, and toward personal discredit of its main political rival.
From Samaras’s Move to Maximos’ Dilemma
ELAS frames Samaras’s decision to file a formal request with the Areios Pagos Prosecutor as evidence of deeper fractures within the governing coalition. It contends that the Maximos Mansion—the official seat of Greece’s Prime Minister—is now confronting the consequences of its own decisions. The party alleges that, unable to manage the fallout, the government has resorted to an ‘organized smear campaign’ against Tsipras—successively labeling him a ‘friend of terrorists,’ then a ‘protector of imprisoned criminals,’ and most recently an ‘unscrupulous prime minister who legislated on demand.’
A Message of Restraint
At the same time, ELAS positions itself as a force refusing to descend into political toxicity. ‘We will not follow that path—even if provoked,’ the statement reads, emphasizing its commitment to focusing on today’s societal challenges and offering concrete solutions. The announcement closes with a pointed, ironic message to the Prime Minister: ‘We wish Mr. Mitsotakis smooth resolutions—in the right-wing apartment building.’