Tsipras Reboots “Ithaca”: Announces First 30 Collaborators and Strategic Plans

Alexis Tsipras is preparing for a dynamic political comeback in Greece, with the announcement of the first 30 collaborators this Thursday, who will staff the Scientific Council of his Institute. This is the first step in his strategy to renew his public image and reconnect with the Left’s base.

Next, around November 24, Tsipras will release his book, revealing his collaborations with former allies and his political vision through the dialogues and references in Ithaca. The new phase of his public engagement will include tours across the country, aiming to restore trust with citizens and local institutions while attracting a broader progressive audience beyond SYRIZA’s traditional limits.

Core Team and Key Collaborators

At the core of this new initiative are figures already aligned with Tsipras’ renewed political project, including:

• Giorgos Vassiliadis, former Deputy Minister of Sports and former SYRIZA Deputy Secretary
• Giorgos Chouliarakis, former Minister of Finance
• Dimitris Liakos, former Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister
• Michalis Kalogirou, Director of Tsipras’ political office

Significant support also comes from Olga Gerovasili, SYRIZA MP and Vice President of Parliament, acting as an informal advisor, and Alecos Flambouraris, who brings experience to the new initiative.

Strategy and Objectives

Tsipras’ moves signal a strategic political reboot:

• Renewing his public presence via tours and citizen engagements
• Shaping a new political identity through the book Ithaca
• Staffing the Scientific Council with both experienced and emerging figures
• Reconnecting with the leftist base while appealing to broader progressive voters

With the upcoming steps to be announced soon, Alexis