Former PM Samaras Confirms Decisions on New Right-Wing Party in Greece

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has confirmed he has made his decisions regarding a new political party, stating he will announce them "when and how appropriate." This comes as associates reportedly finalize organizational plans for a new right-wing party in Greece, with ten former New Democracy officials ready to join.

5 Jun, 05:55 — 5 Jun, 18:40

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The potential formation of a new right-wing party by a former Prime Minister could significantly alter the political landscape in Greece. It could draw votes from established parties like New Democracy and potentially shift the ideological balance within the Greek parliament, impacting future policy decisions.

Key entitiesAntonis Samaras New Democracy Kyriakos Mitsotakis Alexis Tsipras

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What sources agree on

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is planning to launch a new right-wing political party in Greece
Samaras has confirmed he has made his decisions regarding the new party
The official announcement of the new party is pending

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

Antonis Samaras has finalized organizational plans to launch a new right-wing party

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Associates of Samaras are vetting candidates across Greece for an electoral roster

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Ten former New Democracy officials are ready to join Samaras's new party

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Samaras believes Mitsotakis and Tsipras have adopted the 'woke agenda'

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Details on the organizational plans, candidate vetting, and specific former New Democracy officials ready to join the new party

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iefimerida27d ago

Samaras Moving to Launch New Right-Wing Party — Candidates Being Vetted, Ten Ex-New Democracy Officials Ready to Join

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has finalized organizational plans to launch a new right-wing party, with associates vetting candidates across Greece for an electoral roster and ten former New Democracy officials — aligned with both Mr. Samaras and former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis — pledging to join the moment he gives the directive, political sources have confirmed. The launch would open a new front in a Greek political landscape already convulsed by the emergence of Alexis Tsip...

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protothema-enMixed26d ago

Samaras on a new party: “They tell me I’ve reached 75, why don’t I sit quietly? I reply: in struggles for the homeland there is no retirement – I have made my decisions”

“I listened to the people, I have made my decisions and I will announce them when and how appropriate” - “Mitsotakis & Tsipras adopted the woke agenda” The post Samaras on a new party: “They tell me I’ve reached 75, why don’t I sit quietly? I reply: in struggles for the homeland there is no retirement – I have made my decisions” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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First report: iefimerida · 5 Jun, 05:55|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h

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iefimerida5 Jun, 05:55First to report

Samaras Moving to Launch New Right-Wing Party — Candidates Being Vetted, Ten Ex-New Democracy Officials Ready to Join

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protothema-en5 Jun, 18:40Latest update

Samaras on a new party: “They tell me I’ve reached 75, why don’t I sit quietly? I reply: in struggles for the homeland there is no retirement – I have made my decisions”

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The narrative shifted from speculative reports about organizational plans to Samaras's direct confirmation and personal justification for his political move.

Initial Reports of Planning2026-06-05T05:55:42.000Z

Early reports indicate Samaras is finalizing organizational plans for a new right-wing party, vetting candidates, and attracting former New Democracy officials.

Samaras's Confirmation and Rationale2026-06-05T18:40:00.000Z

Samaras publicly confirms his decisions, emphasizing his commitment to national struggles and criticizing the 'woke agenda' of current leaders, while keeping the announcement timing open.

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Former PM Samaras Confirms Decisions on New Right-Wing Party in Greece

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Samaras Moving to Launch New Right-Wing Party — Candidates Being Vetted, Ten Ex-New Democracy Officials Ready to Join

Samaras on a new party: “They tell me I’ve reached 75, why don’t I sit quietly? I reply: in struggles for the homeland there is no retirement – I have made my decisions”

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Samaras Moving to Launch New Right-Wing Party — Candidates Being Vetted, Ten Ex-New Democracy Officials Ready to Join

Samaras on a new party: “They tell me I’ve reached 75, why don’t I sit quietly? I reply: in struggles for the homeland there is no retirement – I have made my decisions”

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