Analysis: Why Tsipras Resigned as MP

Alexis Tsipras has resigned as a SYRIZA MP, marking the first step towards creating a new party in the center-left. The resignation took place on the opening day of the new Parliamentary Session for four reasons.

Reasons for resignation:

• Pressure from many factors to create a new party.
• Emotional release from SYRIZA and freedom of decisions.
• Disconnection from the image of a devalued Parliament.
• Removing arguments from potential political opponents.

Next steps:

Tsipras is expected to publish a book, staff his Institute, give speeches, and announce his new party in February or March, following the example of Andreas Papandreou in 1974.

His goal is to appeal to the social majority that desires political change.

It is noted that Alexis Tsipras maintains good relations with Nikos Dendias.