×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Tuesday
20
Jan 2026
weather symbol
Athens 9°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Politics

Will there be Greek elections at around September 13?

A number of scenarios have unfolded concerning SYRIZA after opposition to PM A. Tsipras' bailout deal by 39 MPs

Newsroom July 16 11:20

Dissent within the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) government following the disastrous negotiations of Greece with its creditors has given rise to speculation and rumors of upcoming elections on September 13. The likelihood of a Greek reshuffle seems imminent following the sweeping number of SYRIZA MPs – 39 in total – that the bailout brought back from Brussels by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Greek Parliament on Wednesday. Rumors point to a likely date for new elections on September 13.

Major decisions will be postponed until after Eurozone’s finance ministers hold their teleconference on Greece on Thursday. The leadership would be interested in gauging the mood of creditors in the framework of the agreement with the opening of ELA so that funds could flow to Greek banks.

The replacement of Productive Reconstruction, Environment Energy minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, Deputy Social Security Minister Dimitris Stratoulis and Deputy Defense Minister Kostas Isihos is certain after all three expressed direct opposition to the government’s moves. Another gap has been created by the resignations of Nikos Chountis and Deputy Finance Minister Nadia Valavani on Wednesday.

>Related articles

Dendias: Greece–Israel alliance to counter drones and submarines – Katz warns Turkey, including over the Aegean

Hatzidakis and Skertsos present the government plan for 2026

Karytianou insists, “they haven’t even considered why a couple is led to abortion,” and attacks the media

Labor and Social Solidarity Minister Panos Skourletis is likely to succeed Lafazanis due to his opposition to the bailout’s conditions concerning his ministry. Alternate Shipping Minister Thodoris Dritsas will also be transfered due to his opposition to the further privatization of the Piraeus Port Authority.

 

 

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

> More Politics

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

All schools in Attica closed tomorrow due to severe weather

January 20, 2026

Inside the opulent world of Iran’s elite families, as citizens faced deadly repression

January 20, 2026

Dendias: Greece–Israel alliance to counter drones and submarines – Katz warns Turkey, including over the Aegean

January 20, 2026

Guterres will not travel to Davos for the World Economic Forum due to a “severe cold”

January 20, 2026

Trump wants signatures in Davos for the “Peace Council”: Invitation to 50 countries, including Greece and Cyprus

January 20, 2026

Syria: Kurds say negotiations with Damascus have completely collapsed

January 20, 2026

Reactions over students facing expulsion from the Department of History and Archaeology at NKUA

January 20, 2026

Lavrov: Russia remains open to a diplomatic solution for Ukraine, the West is undermining negotiations

January 20, 2026
All News

> Travel

Kimolos wins over International Media: “A hidden gem waiting to be discovered”

Despite its small size, Kimolos is full of character and charm — and now international media are urging travelers to put this Cycladic island on their bucket list

August 28, 2025

French Vogue discovers the exotic beauty of Skopelos

August 28, 2025

Naxos tops the list of Greek kitesurfing destinations for 2025

July 9, 2025

Holidays in Psara

June 20, 2025

Santorini filled with tourists again (photos)

April 12, 2025
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα