OR Greek political scene is going through a peculiar period. The government continues unstoppable, not because it has a strong social stream, but because there is no real opposition to it.
PASOK, for a short time after the election and the split of SYRIZA, showed that it might be reminded of the old, powerful PASOK claiming power. But it quickly appeared that his emergence in the opposition was more the result of conditions than political dynamics.
In the polls, PASOK moves marginally between second and third places. SYRIZA, on the other hand, remains stagnant at 6%-7%, without upward trends. And everyone, inside and outside the political game, are looking for the man who will be able to unite and inspire the progressive space.
OR Compass, Harvard and the resurgence of Tsipras script
And then, without noise but with clear targeting, the Alexis Tsipras. Not as a party leader, but as the protagonist of a political intervention, through “Compass” – A dialogue platform for the progressive lineup, for the future, for democracy.
At the same time, the former prime minister is in the United States, university invited Harvard For a circle of lectures. A move that could be interpreted as a temporary distance from the Greek political scene has been a reason for new discussions. Even in his international presence, many opponents rushed to laugh – because the charismatic is annoying, even when he stumbles.
At the same time Many analysts estimate that with his return to Greece, Tsipras is not excluded to announce the creation of a new political body. Not just a return to party leadership but an attempt syntax of progressive forces.
The When will do it remains unknown.
But for many, the if he will do it is already answered:
Will do it.
Followers, passions and political “capsule”
Charismatic leaders are not only judged by rates. They have “fans”, and fans have a heart. They may love them, find them, blame them – but they never release them.
The relationship of the world to Tsipras looks like that old love you think it’s over, but a look, a sign, is enough to flare up again. And you say:
“Oh fucking, where am I going to get involved again?”
But you get into trouble, because that fascinates you.
Especially after the compass, the question is not whether it will return. It’s when.
The return request and the need for leadership
We do not know the intentions of Alexis Tsipras. It is not clear if he wants to return, nor whether he will seek to lead again.
What is clear is that there is an existing social request.
A part of society has not closed the circle with him. Look at today’s percentages, sees the embarrassment of the rest and wonders:
“Should Tsipras come back, see hair?”
When history circles: Venizelos, Karamanlis, Andreas … and Tsipras?
Greece’s political history is full of leaders who have returned – in an unpredictable but decisive way.
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THE Eleftherios Venizeloshunted, returned after the Asia Minor disaster.
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THE Konstantinos Karamanlisself -exiled, returned in 1974 after the junta.
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THE Andreas Papandreouentangled with the Koskota scandal, returned in 1993 and again gained power.
The common feature of all?
Their appeal to the masses.
The “normal” politicians do not return. The charismatics return. Those who are in demand even when they are out of political game.
The legalization crisis and the political gap
Today’s juncture has all the ingredients to give birth to something new. There is legalizationthere is political embarrassment and lack of confidence to the existing political staff.
The social request for change is present.
What is missing is the movement or leadership that will translate it into a political event.
Maybe Tsipras is just aiming for it.
Time will show. But the question has already been asked.
The political return is not made by diaries. Done by demand.
And today, Alexis Tsipras’ name sounds again, not because he himself imposed it, but because missed.
If it returns, it will not be a simple “reappearance”. Will be reboot.
At the moment, Its shadow lies over the opposition – and there is no one else who can expel it.