Main Opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) party leader Alexis Tsipras addressed the session of his party’s Political Secretariat. He called for the prevention of the election of a new President of the Republic by the present Parliament so that elections will be proclaimed.
He reiterated the main part of the statement he made on the night of the elections on the need for a democratic, progressive and radical alliance, with the difference being that this time he stressed that this alliance will seek an absolute majority in the elections.

According to reports, the view regarding the seeking of absolute majority is gaining ground within the party, in the sense that great political fluidity restricts the possibilities of cooperation with other parties.Appearing annoyed by internal party criticism, Mr. Tsipras pointed to the need for party unity and a gathering of force that is necessary more than ever before. Once again, Mr. Tsipras predicted elections in the Fall.