Time in government
4 years • 9 months • 3 weeks • 6 days
Greece SYRIZA: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
1.3 %
-16.5 since the last election
Last Election
17.8 %
Election 2023 · 48 Seats
3-Month Trend
-2.8
Three months ago: 4.1 %
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Coalition of the Radical Left
LEFT
Greece
Left
Europhile
Founded 2004
SYRIZA is a left-wing to left-populist party in Greece. It unites currents of democratic socialism, eco-socialism, and Eurocommunism. Formed as the 'Coalition of the Radical Left,' it positions itself as a progressive alternative to the traditional two-party system.
Values and Ideology
SYRIZA's foundation is built upon a critique of the neoliberal economic model and the pursuit of social justice. Their worldview is shaped by the vision of a robust welfare state, the redistribution of wealth, and the protection of public goods from privatization. The party sees itself as the voice of the oppressed and disadvantaged. While historically adopting a radically anti-establishment stance, SYRIZA has evolved into a force that seeks transformation within European institutions, without fundamentally rejecting European integration.
Political Priorities
SYRIZA's agenda primarily focuses on combating poverty, strengthening workers' rights, and expanding the public healthcare system. The party advocates for a departure from strict austerity measures, instead promoting state-led investment programs to stimulate economic growth. Their target demographic largely includes low-income earners, the unemployed, young people in precarious employment, and the urban middle class who fear social decline due to economic crises. Ecological sustainability, along with the defense of civil and minority rights, further defines their political platform.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, SYRIZA serves as a bridge between radical protest and governmental responsibility. The party challenged the established power structure, compelling traditional mainstream parties to reposition themselves. Within Greece's political system, SYRIZA holds the role of the leading force on the left-wing spectrum. Its relationship with the rule of law is characterized by an endeavor to enhance institutional transparency and combat corruption and clientelism, although its own time in government exposed inherent tensions between populist promises and realpolitik constraints.
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SYRIZA: Key issues and ideological profile
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Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Leans slightly more towards investment than saving.
Stance
Should the local economy be protected?
Represents a balanced position between trade and protection.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Prioritizes civil liberties but accepts certain security measures.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Wants active state promotion of equality.
Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Advocates strong legal and social equality.
Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Fully supports same-sex marriage.
Stance
What role should religions play in politics?
Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth.
Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth.
Stance
Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Advocates open immigration with targeted management.
Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Supports integration while preserving cultural diversity.
Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Advocates targeted promotion and protection of ethnic minorities.
Stance
What role should nation-states play?
Advocates international cooperation beyond national interests.
Stance
Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Holds a neutral stance on power distribution.
Stance
How independent should the judiciary be?
Emphasizes judicial independence with minimal oversight.
Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Supports decentralization with clear regional competencies.
Stance
Election
Vote share
Seats
2023
June 25, 2023
Vote share
17.8 %
-2.3
Seats
48
-23
2023
May 21, 2023
Vote share
20.1 %
-11.4
Seats
71
-15
2019
July 7, 2019
Vote share
31.5 %
-4.0
Seats
86
-59
2015
November 20, 2015
Vote share
35.5 %
±0.0
Seats
145
±0
2015
September 20, 2015
Vote share
35.5 %
-0.8
Seats
145
-4
2015
January 25, 2015
Best result
Vote share
36.3 %
+9.4
Seats
149
+78
2012
June 17, 2012
Vote share
26.9 %
+10.1
Seats
71
+19
2012
May 6, 2012
Vote share
16.8 %
+12.2
Seats
52
+39
2009
October 4, 2009
Vote share
4.6 %
-0.4
Seats
13
-1
2007
September 16, 2007
Vote share
5.0 %
+1.7
Seats
14
+14
2004
March 7, 2004
Worst result
Vote share
3.3 %
Seats
0
All elections since 1945 in which SYRIZA participated. Click a row to see election details.
1974
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1974
9 %
Cabinets led
3
4 years • 9 months • 3 weeks • 6 days
Coalition involvements
0
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Tsipras III
January 13, 2019 – July 8, 2019 · 5 months 25 days
145 of 300 seats
Tsipras II
September 21, 2015 – January 13, 2019 · 3 years 3 months
155 of 300 seats
Tsipras I
January 27, 2015 – September 21, 2015 · 7 months 25 days
162 of 300 seats
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