The Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) is unveiling the people who will stand alongside Alexis Tsipras on the road to the ballot box. These are the 400+1 members who make up the National Council of ELAS, each bringing distinct professional, academic, and social backgrounds.
As senior party figures from the Amalias Street headquarters put it: “This new political endeavor must be built from society and speak to society. It must give space and voice to people who know firsthand the challenges of everyday life, work, production, science, and social engagement. This is not a traditional party structure that reproduces closed mechanisms and old hierarchies. It is an open field of participation, where people with different experiences and starting points come together with a shared goal: to contribute to shaping a new political vision for the country.”
The National Council brings together students and young scientists, workers and professionals, farmers, entrepreneurs, economists, trade unionists, local government officials, healthcare workers, educators, artists, and athletes, as well as active citizens engaged in their local communities. These are people who understand the country’s problems — but also its potential. They are called upon to channel their experience into crafting political solutions with a social dimension. Youth participation is a central pillar of this initiative. Students, young scientists, and members of the educational community are actively involved in a project that seeks to bridge experience with fresh ideas, and today’s needs with tomorrow’s aspirations.
The full list of 401 National Council members of ELAS
Tsipras’s associates emphasize that “ELAS seeks to build a new relationship of trust with citizens — one based on participation, open processes, and collective effort toward a country with greater justice, dignity, and prospects. Because political change cannot be the business of the few. It requires the participation of the many.” The full National Council is as follows:
1 Tsipras Alexis, President
2 Angeli Panagiota, Doctor, NHS Director in Filiates, Regional Councillor of Thesprotia
3 Arvanitis Giorgos, Cinematographer and Film Editor, Director of Photography, longtime collaborator of Th. Angelopoulos
4 Angelaki Nektaria – Eleftheria, Lawyer, Labor and Public Law Specialist, Deputy Policy Coordinator for Labor, ELAS
5 Angelidaki Andriani, Journalist / TV Presenter
6 Agrimakis Nikolaos, Civil Servant, President of the Municipal Council of Rethymno
7 Athanasiadis Haris, University Professor of History, Department of Political Science and History, Panteion University; Professor in the “Public History” postgraduate program, Hellenic Open University
8 Athanasiou Marios, Actor
9 Aivalis Vasilis, Mechanical Engineer, EU Programme Management, Head of Municipal Group, Municipality of Patras
10 Akritidis Stavros, Self-employed, Printer
11 Akritidis Dimitris, Retired Local Government Employee, Graduate of Physical Education and Sport Science
12 Alexakos Konstantinos, Architect, Political Analyst
13 Alexiou Sotiris, Mechanical Engineer
14 Alexiou Giannis, Mathematics Teacher, Regional Councillor of Central Greece
15 Albanis Triantafyllos, Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina; former Rector of the University of Ioannina (2010–2014 and 2018–2022)
16 Ambatzas Kostas, Lawyer
17 Andreiomenou (Sykoutri) Ntina, Retired, Confectionery Maker, Researcher at the Hellenic Open University
18 Andrikopoulos Aris, Honorary Chief of the Hellenic Police
19 Anestis Nikolaos, Lawyer
20 Antoniou Penny, Civil Engineer specializing in sustainable urban mobility, strategic city planning, climate neutrality, and EU project management; certified in ESG and EU Climate Pact Ambassador; Deputy Policy Coordinator for Energy & Environment, ELAS
21 Antonopoulou Marizeta, Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in Economic Policy and Contemporary Greek Society; Policy Coordinator for Social Policy / Child & Family, ELAS
22 Apostolidou Kleoniki, Economist, ESPA Special Service Officer, Regional Councillor of Attica
23 Apostolou Stylianos, Physical Education Teacher, Municipal Councillor of Zografou
24 Argyropoulos Kyriakos, Journalist
25 Arseni Athina, Drama educator, theater director, and creator of cultural initiatives based in Ithaca; Artistic Director of the Ithaca Theatre Festival and appointed cultural adviser to the Municipality
26 Artemis Michalis, Lawyer / Public Law Specialist
27 Archontis Vasilis, Economist, Insurance Consultant
28 Avgerinos Emmanouel, University Professor, Business Administration and Management
29 Avfanti Matoula, Retired, former President of the “DIMITRA” Agricultural Cooperative
30 Vathis Ioannis, Priest
31 Vaiopoulos Giorgos, Livestock Farmer, President of the Livestock Cooperative of Western Thessaloniki
32 Vaitsοpoulos Giorgos, Student, Department of Administrative Science and Technology, University of West Attica
33 Vakondios Emmanouel, PhD, Department of Art History, Utrecht University
34 Vardaros Stamatis, Political Scientist, former Secretary General of the Ministry of Health (2015–2019)
35 Vasileiadis Georgios, Civil Servant, Physicist
36 Vasileiadis Giorgos, Lawyer, former Deputy Minister of Sports (2016–2019), Director of Alexis Tsipras’s Political Office
37 Vasili Isidora, Civil Engineer, Member of INAT
38 Vatalis Sokrates, Civil Engineer, Elected Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) Council
39 Vafeas Nikos, Academic, Sociologist, Professor of Political and Social History, Department of Political Science, University of Crete
40 Vlastos Giorgos, Biophysicist
41 Vogiatzoglou Iordanis, Mechanical Engineer, Deputy Mayor of Pefki – Lykovrisi
42 Voglis Polymeris, University Professor of Social History, Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology, University of Thessaly; Member of the Scientific Council of INAT
43 Voskopoulos Christos, Architect and Engineer, former Mayor of Kesariani
44 Voulgaris Kostas, Author, Prose Writer and Literary Critic
45 Vrettos Christos, Engineer in Renewable Energy Sources, working in the field of renewable energy and energy democracy, specializing in political advocacy
46 Gavriielidis Manos, Agronomist, Self-employed, Member of the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE), Western Macedonia Branch
47 Gavroglou Kostas, Emeritus Professor of History of Science, NKUA; former Minister of Education (2016–2019); Coordinator of Policy Coordinators, ELAS
48 Gaitanos Georgios, Visual Artist
49 Gennidounis Kostas, Private Sector Employee, former President of Train Drivers’ Union, Member of the GSEE Board of Directors
50 Georgakopoulou Charoula, Civil Engineer
51 Georgakoulias Nikos, Neurosurgeon, Director of the Neurosurgery Department, Athens General Hospital “Gennimatas”
52 Georganttas Ilias, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Crete; Head of Department; former Secretary General of the Ministry of Education (2018–2019)
53 Georgiadis Grigoris, Entrepreneur, Agricultural Products Businesses
54 Georgiou Giannis, Graduate in Finance, Head of Exports
55 Georgountzos Dimitris, Lawyer
56 Gialafos Ilias, Doctor, Cardiologist, MD, PhD
57 Giannakidis Stathis, Economist, former Deputy Minister of Economy (2018–2019) and former Member of Parliament for Xanthi; Head of the AMT Branch, ENA Institute
58 Giannakopoulou Danai, Mental Health Counselor specializing in Trauma Therapy
59 Giannopoulos Giorgos, Rheumatologist, NHS Doctor, former Secretary General of the Ministry of Health
60 Giotaki Fani, Lawyer, Deputy Policy Coordinator for Migration Policy, ELAS
61 Gkavanidou Chrysi, Civil Servant
62 Gkanis Vaios, Farmer, Winemaker, Trade Unionist
63 Gkarantsini Tzian Andrea, Self-employed, EU Expert
64 Gkasouka Dimitra, Retired, Social Worker, Person with Disability, Municipal Councillor of Chalandri
65 Gkasouka Maria, Social Folklorist, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Gender Studies, University of the Aegean
66 Gkatzaras Christos, Private Sector Employee, Economist
67 Gkoumas Petros, Student of Economics and Regional Development, Panteion University
68 Gkounas Athanasios, Economist, Professor at the International Hellenic University (IHU)
69 Grapsas Giannis, Physical Education Teacher, PhD in Physical Education, Basketball Coach
70 Grigoriadis Themis, Private Sector Employee, Member of the Board of Directors, EKA
71 Damianos Petros, Retired Educator, Mathematician, Master’s Degree in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology; longtime Director of the Junior and Senior High School at the Avlonas Special Youth Detention Center
72 Danellis Spyros, Architect, Leader of the Main Opposition, Region of Crete
73 Delligiannis Alexandros, PhD Chemical Engineer, Health, Safety and Quality Manager at ELPE (Hellenic Petroleum)
74 Delligiannis Konstantinos, Mechanical Engineer
75 Dimitriadis Leonidas, Insurance Agent
76 Dimitriadis Vasilis, Lawyer
77 Dimitriou Dimitrios, Faculty Professor, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace; Deputy Policy Coordinator for Infrastructure & Transport, ELAS
78 Dimitriou Giannis, Restaurant Industry Professional
79 Dimitriou Christos, Educator
80 Dimtsas Kostis, Journalist, Director of the Charitable Organization “APOSTOLI”
81 Diamantopoulos Alexandros, Director of Training, KVDM; former Municipal Councillor, Municipality of Delta, Thessaloniki
82 Diamantopoulou Tzeni, former Administrator of the 1st Regional Health Authority (2015–2019), MBA with specialization in Health Economics
83 Dontsis Nikos, Deputy Mayor of Pella, Bank Employee
84 Drakopoulos Giannis, Actor
85 Dramountanis Vasilis, Music Producer, Production Director, ERT Musical Ensembles & ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra
86 Dritsas Spyros, Surgeon, PhD; Policy Coordinator for Health, ELAS
87 Dritseli Panagiota, Educator, Philologist, former Member of Parliament for Trikala (2015–2019)
88 Drosos Giorgos, Doctor, former Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic, Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki
89 Drosos Giannis, Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law
90 Eleftheriadis Antonis, Bank Employee, Branch Director at the National Bank of Greece, Member of the Board of Directors, OSETH (2017–2019)
91 Exarchou Stella, Lawyer
92 Efthymiou Maria Christina, Primary School Teacher
93 Zannias Anastasis, Civil Engineer, former Regional Councillor of Attica; Policy Coordinator for Sports, ELAS
94 Zaroutiads Lampis, Film Director
95 Zafeiropulos Theodoros, Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Painter
96 Zacharis Vangelis, NHS Director of the Cardiology Clinic, University Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI)
97 Zoglitis Fotis, Surveying Engineer, Development and Licensing of Renewable Energy Projects
98 Zogios Konstantinos, Private Sector Employee, Political Scientist
99 Iliadis Nikolaos, Accountant, Deputy Mayor of Kallithea
100 Theodorakis Grigoris, Mathematician, Graduate of the National School of Public Administration; former Secretary General of the Ministry of Administrative Reform (2016–2019); Policy Coordinator for Public Administration, ELAS
101 Theodorakopoulos Giannis, Chemical Engineer / Entrepreneur
102 Theologou Stavros, Nurse, Evangelismos Hospital
103 Theochari Kaiti, English Language Teacher, Officer of the Greek and European Department for Rare Diseases, Patient Representative for Rare Conditions
104 Ioakimidis Giorgos, Civil Engineer, former Mayor of Nikaia-Rentis; Leader of the Official Opposition, Attica Regional Council; Policy Coordinator for Local Government, ELAS
105 Ioannidis Giorgos, Economist, Grade C Researcher at the Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE), specializing in the Greek Economy and Public Policy Evaluation
106 Ioannου Polymnia, Retired Doctor
107 Kavadias Kostas, President of the Workers’ Union, SEF; Department of Studies / Supervision
108 Kazakou Eirini, Actress
109 Kaidatzis Akritas, Constitutional Law Scholar, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Secretary General of the Government (2018–2019)
110 Kakarnias Christos, Retired OTE Employee, former President of the Pan-Lemnian Fund, Lemnos
111 Kalathakis Panagiotis, Retired Naval Officer
112 Kallouli Antzela, Studies in Business Administration in Germany and Computer Science in Greece
113 Kalogiros Michalis, Lawyer, former Minister of Justice (2018–2019), President of
