Alexis Tsipras to Tell All At ITHACA Book Presentation

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to present his new book, Ithaca, this afternoon at the historic “Pallas” theater in Athens, marking a new phase of political commentary and intervention. The presentation comes amid considerable public interest and debate surrounding the book since its release.

During the event, four scholars and collaborators from the Institute associated with Tsipras—historian Ioanna Laliotou, Professor Antonis Liakos, former minister Giorgos Houliarakis, and Eugenia Fotoniata, coordinator of the Institute’s scientific committee—will discuss the book’s impact. Tsipras will then deliver a keynote speech, using Ithaca as a springboard to critique current government policies rather than focus solely on the book’s content.

According to insiders, Tsipras will describe Ithaca as a message asserting his commitment to historical truth and collective memory, emphasizing that history is not the monopoly of those who consider themselves winners. In the book’s chapter “What the Journey Gave Us,” he reflects on the achievements of his 2015–2019 administration, presenting Greece as a “regional leader in the Balkans,” a “pillar of peace in the Eastern Mediterranean,” and a “symbol of democratic values.”

Tsipras is expected to contrast this record with the current state of affairs, mounting a direct critique of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He will focus on economic policy, warning against a return to practices that previously led the country into financial crisis, and is anticipated to reference the policies of former European finance leaders with phrases like “Geroun, stay strong” and “Hold on, Schäuble,” criticizing past political opponents for the country’s economic difficulties.

He is also likely to highlight that his administration left Greece in 2019 without widespread corruption, tax evasion schemes, or offshore scandals, and will call for a shift in national mindset and collective culture to re-engage citizens in politics. While the presentation signals renewed political activism, no official announcement regarding a political comeback is expected at this time