Alexis Tsipras’ new party may appear in the domestic political landscape in the colors of…Barcelona, but to achieve similar success, the former prime minister’s new political venture faces a significant gap.

This is because Tsipras is, for the first time, called to build a functional political organization from scratch, whose architecture resembles a hybrid party with concentric circles. Just hours before the central presentation of the party tomorrow evening at Thiseio Square, the transition from managing volunteers to directing new members is not an easy task. At least, this is acknowledged by close associates of the former prime minister, who worked quietly to form the first core groups in the cities where his book “Ithaca” was recently presented.

The inner core

Among those working on the organizational side of the new party are Miltos Chatzigiannakis, Grigoris Theodorakis, Stelios Apostolou, Eleni Stavraka, Marizeta Antonopoulou, Jenny Diamantopoulou, and Dimitris Chalazonitis, coordinated by Giorgos Vasiliadis. This is the original close circle of Alexis Tsipras, around which groups have been organized in concentric circles across the country. These are groups that are not only locally based but also thematic, so that the party structure is grounded in major social issues such as Education, Health, Economy, Environment, Energy, etc., according to associates of the former prime minister.

“Shadow government”

Within this framework, in the immediate future the new organization will be able to respond directly and effectively to specific social needs in measurable ways, while also highlighting key figures per policy sector who will handle specific portfolios. Coordination and interaction between groups and circles will take place through the use of the internet and modern technological tools. The extensive use of technology in the new low-budget party, as reported by protothema.gr, is not only due to the need to reduce operating costs because of limited resources, but also reflects a new perception of what a progressive party should be today. This approach is being implemented by Tsipras and his associates, mainly following the model of the U.S. Democrats.

In this context, the format of the new Tsipras party will be based on online meetings, digital consultations, voting processes, and internal referendums, ensuring the democratic character of the organization and member participation in shaping policy. At the same time, it will facilitate coordination of action and joint initiatives, according to the team’s assessment.

Focus on the digital environment

For this reason, the online platform—built by experts and adapted by volunteers to the needs of the hybrid party—will be the main tool of this effort. It will be used for member registration, interaction between members and groups, coordination of thematic circles, and direct two-way communication between leadership and the base. In its full development, the platform will provide nationwide access to the activity and work of thematic groups, as it will be a digital party accessible from anywhere in the country.

The 50 “Praetorians”

In the media environment, however, where party members will from tomorrow be required to engage with political commentary, Tsipras’ team in Amalias is said to have trained 50 frontline figures who will appear as representatives of the new project in television panels. The selection was made carefully to ensure broad representation based on professional, scientific, geographical, and ideological criteria. The “strike team” will also include younger figures, led by Theoni Koufonikolakou, the party’s press spokesperson, and her deputies such as Giorgos Pappas and Anna Papadopoulou.

At the same time, internal movement of cadres from SYRIZA–PS toward Amalias is intensifying, as Dionysis Teponeras submitted his resignation to Koumoundourou yesterday. He has been close to the former prime minister from the beginning. Around 700 cadres across Greece also took part yesterday in a teleconference to decide how to position themselves toward Tsipras’ new party.