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The former leader of SYRIZA, Stefanos Kasselakis, officially launched his new political party, the \u201cMovement for Democracy\u201d on Saturday at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in Athens. The name was chosen following a three-day online vote among the organization\u2019s supporters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaking before a crowd of supporters, including several independent lawmakers, the 36-year-old outlined his vision for a new era of Greek politics. He emphasized that his party is not merely a \u201crefresh\u201d of existing political models but an innovative movement driven by a deep sense of Greece\u2019s progressive past.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kasselakis highlighted his party\u2019s foundational principles, which are centered around participatory democracy, fostering entrepreneurship, and ensuring social mobility \u2013 what he called the \u201cGreek Dream.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His vision includes a commitment to a strong, independent judiciary and a fair, inclusive society where everyone has the right to work and the benefits of a social safety net.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He also stressed the need for a more efficient government and an economy built on innovation, alongside tax justice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The party also advocates for climate and energy justice, along with policies to enhance digital democracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kasselakis framed his new party as a continuation of the country\u2019s progressive traditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe carry the DNA of Greece\u2019s history,\u201d he said, positioning the Movement for Democracy as a force committed to both modernizing and uniting the nation.<\/p>\n
Kasselakis now faces the challenge of securing 10 lawmakers to establish a parliamentary group for the new party.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, SYRIZA, which last week lost its status as the country\u2019s official opposition, is set to elect a new leader on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n