By Helleniscope’s Editorial Team
In recent days, newspapers in Greece and abroad have been buzzing with speculation that Alexis Tsipras may be preparing a political comeback. Euractiv ran a story titled “Will Alexis Tsipras rise again?”, noting that Greece’s weakening political landscape could open the door for his re-emergence. Meanwhile, Ekathimerini reported that Tsipras himself has been hinting at a return, giving interviews to European outlets, such as Le Monde, where he admitted he “misses politics and contact with people.” Even more telling, he is scheduled for a high-profile appearance on September 5th in Thessaloniki, at an Economist conference—a date many insiders see as the possible launch of his re-entry into the political arena.
But beyond the rumors, the real question for most Greeks is this: what exactly would Alexis Tsipras represent if he were to return?
The Referendum Betrayal
When Tsipras first came to power, he was hailed as the champion of the Greek people against the austerity programs imposed by Brussels, Berlin, and the IMF. In 2015, he gave the Greek nation the chance to speak through a referendum, where the people resoundingly voted “OXI” (No) to the creditors’ terms. But within days, Tsipras turned his back on his own people, ignoring the referendum and signing the very memorandum he had promised to resist. Instead of saving Greece, he effectively bankrupted the country to rescue German and French banks, putting the burden squarely on Greek taxpayers.
The Paris Weekend with Rothschild
By early 2017, Tsipras’s trajectory was clear. In January of that year, he traveled to Paris for a secret weekend with Rothschild bankers, who, by all accounts, continue to wield a controlling influence over the Bank of Greece. Reports at the time suggested that he cut deals with them behind closed doors—an act that made clear his total alignment with global financial elites, far removed from the anti-establishment rhetoric that had carried him into power.
The Prespa Agreement and National Betrayal
Perhaps his most lasting betrayal came in the realm of national dignity. Tsipras pushed through the Prespa Agreement, handing over Greece’s historical and cultural rights to Skopje. This deal legitimized the false narrative of “Macedonian identity” and “Macedonian language”—a wound that millions of Greeks still consider an act of treason. For many, it was the final confirmation that Tsipras had abandoned every principle he once claimed to defend.
Puppet of Globalists, No Chance with the People
Taken together, these episodes paint a consistent picture: Tsipras has long since ceased to be an independent leader. From ignoring the people’s referendum, to bowing to foreign banks, to betraying Greek history, he has become a willing puppet of the globalist system.
Yes, Euractiv and Ekathimerini may speculate about his “return,” and some in Europe may try to rebrand him as the left’s savior against Mitsotakis. But the Greek people have not forgotten. The majority see him not as a credible opposition figure, but as a man who betrayed Greece at every critical moment.
For this reason, while the media chatter may continue, most Greeks consider Alexis Tsipras a traitor—and his chances of a genuine political revival are close to zero.
August 26, 2025, n.stamatakis@aol.com www.helleniscope.com
DISCLAIMER: The views and statements expressed in this article constitute constitutionally protected opinions of this author.
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