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Συνασπισμός της Ριζοσπαστικής Αριστεράς Synaspismos tes Rezospastekis Aresteras Coalition of Radical Left
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Leader	Alekos Alavanos
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Founded	1991
Headquarters	1 Eleftherias Square, 105 53 Athens
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Political Ideology	Coalition Democracy, Green/Red-Green, Social progressivism , Alter-globalization
Political Position	Left-wing
International Affiliation	None, formerly Comintern as part of KKE
European Affiliation	Party of the European Left; observer at the European Anticapitalist Left
European Parliament Group	GUE/NGL
Colours	Yellow, red, blue
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Website	www.syn.gr/en/index.htm
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See also	Politics of Greece Parties Elections Image File history File links Sima2. ... Alekos Alavanos Alekos (Alexandros) Alavanos (Greek: Αλέκος Αλαβάνος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament, former member of the European Parliament and president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left since 2004. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Athens is the largest and the capital city of Greece, located in the Attica periphery. ... Green politics or Green ideology is the ideology of the Green Parties, mainly informed by environmentalism, ecosophy and sustainable economics and aimed at developing a sustainable society. ... Eco-socialism or Green socialism is an ideology fusing Green movement values with socialism. ... Social progressivism is the view that as time progresses, society should disgregard morality in place of political correctness. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Anti-globalization. ... “Leftism” redirects here. ... The Comintern (Russian: Коммунистический Интернационал, Kommunisticheskiy Internatsional – Communist International, also known as the Third International) was an international Communist organization founded in March 1919, in the midst of the war communism period (1918-1921), by Vladimir Lenin and the Russian Communist Party (Bolshevik), which intended to fight by all available means, including... Party logo The Communist Party of Greece (Greek: Κομμουνιστικό Κόμμα Ελλάδας, Kommunistiko Komma Elladas), better known by its acronym ΚΚΕ (usually pronounced koo-koo-eh) , is the communist party in Greece. ... The European Left party is a political party at European level and an association of socialist and communist political parties in the European Union. ... The European Anti Capitalist Left (EACL) is an informal network for European anticapitalist left wing parties with a certain representativeness. ... GUE-NGL logo The European United Left–Nordic Green Left is a socialist and communist political grouping within the European Parliament. ... Politics of Greece takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Greece is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... Under the current electoral system, a party needs to surpass a 3% threshold in the popular vote in order to enter parliament. ... Elections in Greece gives information on election and election results in Greece. ...

The Coalition of Radical Left (Συνασπισμός της Ριζοσπαστικής Αριστεράς, Synaspismos tes Rezospastekis Aresteras , or shorter: Coalition or SYRIZA from the Greek: Συνασπισμός, Synaspismos), initially, until 2004, called Coalition of Left and Progress, is a Greek political party of the radical left. Its current Chair is the Marxist economist Alekos Alavanos. In 2004, he succeeded the social rights lawyer Nikos Konstantopoulos, who resigned after one decade in chairmanship. SYRIZA is part of the greater Coalition of the Radical Left in the Hellenic Parliament, and Alavanos is the Chair of that bloc as well. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Political parties Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A political party is a political organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... Look up left in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Marxism is both the theory and the political practice (that is, the praxis) derived from the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. ... Alekos Alavanos Alekos (Alexandros) Alavanos (Greek: Αλέκος Αλαβάνος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament, former member of the European Parliament and president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left since 2004. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nikos Konstantopoulos Nikos Konstantopoulos (Greek: Νίκος Κωνσταντόπουλος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament and former president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left. ... SYRIZA symbol Coalition of the Radical Left (in Greek: Synaspismos tis Rizospastikis Aristeras or SYRIZA) is a coalition of left political parties in Greece. ... The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Βουλή των Ελλήνων; transliterated Vouli ton Ellinon; literally Council of the Greeks) is the parliament of Greece, located in Syntagma Square in Athens. ...

History

Coalition, late 1980s–1991

Synaspismos emerged initially as an electoral coalition at the late 1980s, with the two Greek Communist Parties (the pro-Soviet KKE and ERA, the successor to the eurocommunist KKE interior party) as its largest constituents. The disintegration of USSR brought the Left into disunion, and the traditional majority within KKE purged all non-hardliners from the party - almost 45% of the Central Committee members, including ex-general secretary Gregory Farakos, and majorities in many Local Committees (named by the KKE majority as revisionists and by the press as the renewers), and also split from the coalition. The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... Party logo The Communist Party of Greece (Greek: Κομμουνιστικό Κόμμα Ελλάδας, Kommunistiko Komma Elladas), better known by its acronym ΚΚΕ (usually pronounced koo-koo-eh) , is the communist party in Greece. ... The Communist Party of Greece, Interior (Greek: Κομμουνιστικό Κόμμα Ελλάδας Εσωτερικού), usually abbreviated as KKE Interior (Greek: ΚΚΕ Εσωτερικού) was a communist political party in Greece. ... For architecture, see Stalinist architecture. ...

Coalition's electoral results

Elections to the European Parliament were held in Greece on June 15, 1989. ... Legislative elections were held in the Hellenic Republic on June 18, 1989. ... Legislative elections were held in the Hellenic Republic on November 5, 1989. ... Legislative elections were held in the Greek Republic on April 8, 1990. ...

Party, 1991–present

After that, the other parties of the coalition and the renewing part of KKE decided to convert the alliance into a political party (1991). Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

Although the 'experiment' seemed to have great potential, serious ideological conflicts were afflicting the new party. At the legislative elections of 1993, SYN failed (for 2,000 votes) to pass the limit of 3% and enter the National Parliament. But next year, Synaspismos got its highest national 'score' ever (6,26%) in the 1994 elections for the European Parliament. Two years later, with 5,12%, got its highest score in 1996 elections for the Greek Parliament. Established 1952, as the Common Assembly President Hans-Gert Pöttering (EPP) Since 16 January 2007 Vice-Presidents 14 Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (EPP) Alejo Vidal-Quadras (EPP) Gérard Onesta (Greens – EFA) Edward McMillan-Scott (ED) Mario Mauro (EPP) Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez (PES) Luigi Cocilovo (ALDE) Mechtild... The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Βουλή των Ελλήνων; transliterated Vouli ton Ellinon; literally Council of the Greeks) is the parliament of Greece, located in Syntagma Square in Athens. ...

Party leader Alekos Alavanos giving a speech at a SYRIZA rally in Athens

In the legislative elections of 2000, SYN was supported by the small party AKOA and a small group of ecologists. After the elections a few members of the National Committee, who were asking for approximation with the socialdemocrats, left the party accusing the majority of neo-communist turn and created the short-lived party AEKA. AEKA was first split and little later disbanded in some months, when the head of the party became an Undersecretary in the socialist administration of Kostas Simitis. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... AKOA logo. ... Party logo The Panhellenic Socialist Movement, better known as PASOK (Greek: Πανελλήνιο Σοσιαλιστικό Κίνημα, Panellinio Sosialistiko Kinima, ΠΑΣΟΚ), is a Greek social democratic political party. ... Costas Simitis Constantinos Georgiou Simitis (born June 23, 1936), usually known as Costas Simitis, was Prime Minister of Greece and leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) from 1996 to 2004. ...

In the legislative elections of 2004, Synaspismos, together with several smaller parties (AKOA, KEDA, DEA, Active Citizens), formed an alliance called SY.RI.ZA, but contested the Euro-elections of the same year on its own, because of ideological disagreements within the party. The alliance with the smaller parties was formed again at the end of 2005, when chairman Alavanos proposed the 30-year-old Alexis Tsipras as candidate mayor of Athens for the Municipal Election of 2006, proclaiming the party's "overture to a younger generation". The Tsipras candidacy was received well, especially so by younger voters, and formed the party's springboard for its good 2007 parliamentary elections showing. AKOA logo. ... Movement for the United in Action Left (Greek: Κίνηση για την Ενότητα Δράσης της Αριστεράς abbreviated ΚΕΔΑ-KEDA) is a political party in Greece that is part of the Coalition of the Radical Left. ... The Internationalist Workers Left (Greek: Διεθνιστική Εργατική Αριστερά, Diethnistiki Ergatiki Aristera, abbreviated ΔΕΑ or DEA) is a Trotskyist political organization in Greece, founded in 2001 as a split from the Socialist Workers Party, the Greek section of the International Socialist Tendency. ... SYRIZA symbol Coalition of the Radical Left (in Greek: Synaspismos tis Rizospastikis Aristeras or SYRIZA) is a coalition of left political parties in Greece. ...

Patry's electoral results

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Ideological identity

SYN describes itself as "a radical left party, inspired by the ideas of the renewal of the communist and broader left movement in Greece and in Europe. It also fights for the merging of the ecological movement along with the left, to form a strategic alliance. The party's culture has been enriched by its active participation in the movement against the Neoliberal Capitalist Globalization".

The ideology of SYN is influenced by Karl Marx, V.I. Lenin, Rosa Luxemburg, Antonio Gramsci, Louis Althusser, Nicos Poulantzas et al. Karl Heinrich Marx (May 5, 1818 – March 14, 1883) was a 19th century philosopher, political economist, and revolutionary. ... Vladimir Lenin Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Russian: Влади́мир Ильи́ч Ле́нин), original surname Ulyanov (Улья́нов) (April 22 (April 10 (O.S.)), 1870 – January 21, 1924), was... Rosa Luxemburg Rosa Luxemburg (March 5, 1870 or 1871 – January 15, 1919, in Polish Róża Luksemburg) was a Jewish Polish-born Marxist political theorist, socialist philosopher, and revolutionary. ... Antonio Gramsci (IPA: ) (January 22, 1891 – April 27, 1937) was an Italian writer, politician and political theorist. ... Louis Pierre Althusser (Pronunciation: altuË¡seʁ) (October 16, 1918 – October 23, 1990) was a Marxist philosopher. ... Nicos Poulantzas (1936-1979) was a Greco-French Marxist political sociologist. ...

Synaspismos aspires to be an "canopy party"; where, under the party flags, one can find people of varying ideological and theoretical backgrounds. Therefore, SYN members are encouraged to form, or participate in, intra-party platforms on the basis of kinship in ideology. Platforms mount open discussions and publish magazines, but may not work against party consensus decisions.

The strongest platforms, in terms of participation, are the "Left Stream" (mainstream marxists, party left), the "Volute" (radical socialdemocrats, party right), the "Intervention" (party center), and the "Red-greens" (eco-marxists, party extreme left). Their role is vital, especially in congresses, because each platform proposes a thesis on party strategy and presents its own ballot of candidates for the National Committee.

Note: the exact word used is "τάσεις" ("tendencies"), but the term platform is more accurate in English.

Representation & international alliances

Current chairman Alekos Alavanos

The party has members in the National and European Parliament. After having survived the crisis of not achieving parliamentary representation in 1993, Synaspismos has, since 1996, been the fourth party in the Greek Parliament, and the third party (in terms of representation) in local government. In the European Parliament SYN is a member of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left group, and also a member of the European Social Forum. Moreover, SYN hosted the 1st Congress of European Left (29-30 October 2005), which formulated the Athens Declaration of the European Left as the manifesto of the European Left party. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 463 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (888 × 1149 pixel, file size: 531 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 463 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (888 × 1149 pixel, file size: 531 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Established 1952, as the Common Assembly President Hans-Gert Pöttering (EPP) Since 16 January 2007 Vice-Presidents 14 Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (EPP) Alejo Vidal-Quadras (EPP) Gérard Onesta (Greens – EFA) Edward McMillan-Scott (ED) Mario Mauro (EPP) Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez (PES) Luigi Cocilovo (ALDE) Mechtild... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Established 1952, as the Common Assembly President Hans-Gert Pöttering (EPP) Since 16 January 2007 Vice-Presidents 14 Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (EPP) Alejo Vidal-Quadras (EPP) Gérard Onesta (Greens – EFA) Edward McMillan-Scott (ED) Mario Mauro (EPP) Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez (PES) Luigi Cocilovo (ALDE) Mechtild... GUE-NGL logo The European United Left–Nordic Green Left is a socialist and communist political grouping within the European Parliament. ... The European Social Forum (ESF) is an annual conference held by members of the alter-globalization movement (also known as the Global Justice Movement). ... Introduction The Athens Declaration of the European Left is the conclusion of the 1st Congress of the European Left Party (Athens, 29-30 October 2005). ... The European Left party is a political party at European level and an association of socialist and communist political parties in the European Union. ...

Well-known executive members of Synaspismos are: Alekos Alavanos, Fotis Kouvelis, Michael Papagiannakis, Giannis Dragasakis, Alexis Tsipras, Nikos Konstantopoulos, Panagiotis Lafazanis et al. Alekos Alavanos Alekos (Alexandros) Alavanos (Greek: Αλέκος Αλαβάνος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament, former member of the European Parliament and president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left since 2004. ... Nikos Konstantopoulos Nikos Konstantopoulos (Greek: Νίκος Κωνσταντόπουλος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament and former president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left. ...

Synaspismos is closely connected with the following:

• The Athens daily newspaper ΑΥΓΗ (Dawn)
• The Athens radio station "105.5 FM - Στο Κóκκινο" (In Red).
• The "Nicos Poulantzas" Institute for Political Research
• The Archive of Modern Social History (ΑΣKI)

Nicos Poulantzas (1936-1979) was a Greco-French Marxist political sociologist. ...

Structure

The structure of SYN consists of three levels:

• Local: City, village or trade union committees, responsible for everyday matters at the workplace and neighborhood level, and deciding on issues of local interest.
• Prefectural: The Prefectural Administration is elected by the members of the local committees and co-ordinates local committee work.
• Nationwide: The National Committee (or CPC: Central Political Committee) is elected by the Party Congress, held every 3 years. It exercises the central administration of the party and convenes almost every month. Major decisions are usually taken at this level.
  • The Secretariat is elected by the CPC among its members, and oversees three duties: to represent the party in media outlets and in negotiations with other parties; to prepare CPC sessions; and to co-ordinate party work at the nationwide level. Though somewhat similar to the Politbüro of old-style communist parties, its role is not nearly as dominant. Usually the members of the Secretariat are working full-time for the party.
    • The Chairperson of SYN is elected by the Congress and is a primus inter pares member of both the CPC and the Secretariat.

First among equals is a phrase which indicates that a person is the most senior of a group of people sharing the same rank or office. ...

SYN youth

SYN Youth members in a 2007 SYRIZA rally

SYN's youth organisation is Neolaia SYN (Νεολαία ΣΥΝ, SYN Youth), which is autonomous from the party structure. Until the late 1990s they were called "Left Youth League" (Ένωση Aριστερών Νέων). N-SYN have their own membership and executive bodies, but in general their decisions and activity are similar to the ones of the party. Their power is noteworthy in most Student Councils all around Greece, through the DIKTYO (Δίκτυο, "Network"). N-SYN also participates in the European Network of Democratic Young Left (ENDYL). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... The Coalition of the Radical Left (Greek: , Synaspismos tis Rizospastikis Aristeras, SYRIZA) is a coalition of left political parties in Greece. ...

List of SYN leadership

• SYN as electoral coalition
  • 1989-1991: chairman Charilaos Florakis, secretary Leonidas Kyrkos
  • 1991: chairwoman Maria Damanaki, secretary Fotis Kouvelis

• SYN as party
  • 1991-1993: chairwoman Maria Damanaki, no secretary
  • 1993-2004: chairman Nikos Konstantopoulos, no secretary
  • 2004-today: chairman Alekos Alavanos, secretary Nikos Huntis

Charilaos Florakis (1914-2005) (Greek: Χαρίλαος Φλωράκης also Harilaos Florakis) was a leader of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE). ... Maria Damanaki Maria Damanaki (Greek: Μαρία Δαμανάκη) is a Greek politician, former president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left and currently a state member of the Hellenic Parliament within the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). ... Maria Damanaki Maria Damanaki (Greek: Μαρία Δαμανάκη) is a Greek politician, former president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left and currently a state member of the Hellenic Parliament within the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). ... Nikos Konstantopoulos Nikos Konstantopoulos (Greek: Νίκος Κωνσταντόπουλος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament and former president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left. ... Alekos Alavanos Alekos (Alexandros) Alavanos (Greek: Αλέκος Αλαβάνος) is a Greek politician, member of the Hellenic Parliament, former member of the European Parliament and president of the Synaspismos party of the radical left since 2004. ...

External links

• Synaspismos' web site in English
• The Youth of Synaspismos
• Radio Station In Red live
• Institute Nikos Poulantzas
• ASKI archives, currently only in Greek
• Greek election results, via the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs

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