Series of resignations and independence declarations shake SYRIZA

As of July 16, 2026, SYRIZA faces a significant decline in its parliamentary presence following a series of departures. Popi Tsapanidou announced her resignation as an MP and her move to independent status. Previously, MPs Alexandros Meikopoulos, Haris Mamoulakis, and Marina Kontotoli declared their independence, with earlier departures including A. Panagiotopoulos, G. Gavrilas, and G. Psychogios. These events have reduced the party's parliamentary group to 17 members, placing it behind the Communist Party (KKE) which holds 21 seats. Additionally, Deputy Secretary Anastasia Sapouna and five other party officials resigned from the Political Secretariat and Central Committee, citing internal conflicts and disregard for party statutes. While some sources report the parliamentary group count at 16 or 17, the official parliamentary record confirms the drop to 17. The party, which held 47 seats after the June 2023 elections, now faces deep internal division and leadership criticism.