- Jul 30
PASOK and Tsipras's ELAS trade accusations over 1.16 billion euros in party debts and bank ties
Greece's main opposition PASOK and Alexis Tsipras's ELAS exchanged fierce accusations on July 30 over 1.16 billion euros in combined debts of New Democracy and PASOK, with each side alleging the other serves bank interests.
- Jul 4
PASOK and government clash in parliament over Greece's €36 billion Recovery Fund
Opposition leader Nikos Androulakis called the government 'amateurs and incompetent' over its handling of the EU-funded programme, while Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis said 85% of resources are secured and no euro will be lost.
- May 26
Tsipras Returns to Greek Politics with New Party, Drawing Fire from Rivals
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched his new political party, the Greek Left Coalition (ELAS), at an event near the Acropolis, immediately drawing sharp criticism from the ruling New Democracy and the main opposition PASOK.
