Greek Solution Ελληνική Λύση Ellinikí Lýsi | |
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| President | Kyriakos Velopoulos |
| Vice President | Dimitra Kritikou |
| Press Secretary | Giannis Skalkos |
| Founder | Kyriakos Velopoulos |
| Founded | 28 June 2016 |
| Headquarters | Ippokratous 10-12,Athens |
| Youth wing | Greek Solution Youth |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Religion | Church of Greece |
| European Parliament group | European Conservatives and Reformists Group[1] |
| Colours | Light blue |
| Parliament | 11 / 300 |
| European Parliament | 2 / 21 |
| Website | |
| elliniki-lisi.gr | |
TheGreek Solution (Greek:Ελληνική Λύση,romanized: Ellinikí Lýsi) is apolitical party in Greece founded byKyriakos Velopoulos. The party isfar-right[8] and is ideologicallyultranationalist,[15]national conservative,[18] andright-wing populist.[19] The party first entered theEuropean Parliament when it got 4.18% of the vote in the2019 European Parliament election in Greece, winning one seat[20] and theHellenic Parliament when it garnered 3.7% of the vote in the2019 Greek legislative election and won 10 seats.
The party was officially founded in June 2016 by journalistKyriakos Velopoulos, formerly aPopular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) member. It had previously been announced that a new party was to be founded by him.[21] A formal presentation of the new party took place in October 2016 at an event in thePeace and Friendship Stadium.[22]
In the2019 European Parliament election, the party won 4.2% of the vote, electing a single MEP who sits with theEuropean Conservatives and Reformists group. In the subsequent2019 Greek legislative election, the party earned 3.7% of the vote, electing 10 MPs in theHellenic Parliament.
In theElections of May andJune 2023, the party slightly increased its percentage, electing 16 and 12 MPs respectively.
In the2024 European Parliament elections, the party more than doubled its vote share to 9.3%, electing 2 MEPs and becoming the fourth largest party, passing theKKE.
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Greek Solution is a conservative, religious[23] nationalist party[29] that emphasizes action against illegal immigration,[30][31] including installation of an electric fence on theGreece–Turkey border and detaining illegal immigrants on uninhabited islands as they await deportation. It supports a strict stance on illegal immigration. The party also advocates for shutting downNGOs operating in Greece, describing them as "trafficking companies".[32] Velopoulos has expressed admiration for Hungarian Prime MinisterViktor Orbán and the governance of hisFidesz party in Hungary, particularly the country's economic and migration policies. Although, he has also mentioned that Orbán is not an ally for Greece due to his friendly stance with Turkey.[33] He has also claimed the party stands for "Greece first", in reference to U.S. PresidentDonald Trump'sAmerica First policy agenda.[34]
According to the party's website, Greek Solution plans to primarily invest in theprimary sector of the economy[35] andgeostrategy.[36] The party opposes thePrespa agreement and the usage of the word "Macedonia" in the name of the neighbouringRepublic of North Macedonia. Greek Solution is in favour of the proclamation of anEEZ and exploitation of the mineral wealth of Greece for heavy industry. It also supports the restructuring of the educational and health system.[37] Greek Solution supports positions that are favorable to theChurch of Greece.[38] Alongside these, the party seeks to fix thedemographic crisis through economic development, incentives for large families and promoting traditional family values.[39]
The party expresses its support foreconomic nationalism.[40][41] It seeks to develop the Greek industry and agricultural sector and launch various economic reforms according to its program,[42] while also claiming that it seeks to govern in favour of the lower working class and the poor.[43] Greek Solution seeks friendly relations withChina,India, as well asRussia by takingpro-Russian stances,[44][45] while being skeptical of increased defense cooperation with theUnited States.[46][36][47]
In April 2024 Velopoulos stated thatVladimir Putin was forced to invadeUkraine. "They forced him to go to war. Imagine if the Russians sent troops to Mexico, to the border. The Americans would have invaded Mexico. They've sent troops all over Eastern Europe, they've made an anti-missile umbrella, and they've been waiting for Putin to swallow it. He's not going to swallow it. He's a strong leader."[48] Εxpressed, also, the opinion that Greece needs leaders like Putin andDonald Trump.[49] Although, the party claims that it is not pro-Russian, but only cares for Greek national interests.
Greek Solution also takes apro-Israel stance, citing strongPalestine-Turkey relations.[50] However they have expressed that Palestinians need a state.[51] Alongside these, the party supports the fulfillment of theEastMed pipeline.[52] In addition, the party expresses mildEuroscepticism.[53] The party supported a military agreement withFrance since 2019, and eventually voted in favor of the Greek-French militaryagreement in 2021,[54] after proposing himself to the prime minister the purchase of Rafales by the Greek government.[55]
The party has also said that if it comes to power it will banpride parades and repeal the law of marriage of same sex people as well as the adoption by same sex couples.[56] It has also promised to bring a law that willcastrate any pedophile and give them and drug dealers alife imprisonment.[57][58]
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | ±pp | Seats | +/− | Rank | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kyriakos Velopoulos | 208,805 | 3.70% | New | 10 / 300 | New | 5th | Opposition |
| May 2023 | 262,529 | 4.45% | +0.75 | 16 / 300 |  6 | 5th | Snap election | |
| Jun 2023 | 231,378 | 4.44% | −0.01 | 12 / 300 |  4 | 6th | Opposition |
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | ±pp | Seats | +/− | Rank | EP Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kyriakos Velopoulos | 236,349 | 4.18% | New | 1 / 21 | New | 6th | ECR |
| 2024 | 369,727 | 9.30% | +5.12 | 2 / 21 | 1 | 4th |
Smaller parties, such as the ultra-nationalist Greek Solution and leftist MeRA25, headed by Yanis Varoufakis, the former finance minister, were targeting younger Greeks.
The ultranationalist pro-Russian Greek Solution (Elliniki Lysi), a newcomer to Greek politics, has joined the conservative ECR group.
A new addition to Parliament this time around is ultra-nationalist Greek Solution (Ellinki Lysi), which ran for the first time at the national level and gained almost 210,000 votes.
Meanwhile, ultranationalist party Greek Solution was on the cusp of securing parliamentary representation.
ΕΛ/EL - Ελληνική Λύση / Greek Solution 4.18
Smaller parties, such as the ultra-nationalist Greek Solution and leftist MeRA25, headed by Yanis Varoufakis, the former finance minister, were targeting younger Greeks.
The ultranationalist pro-Russian Greek Solution (Elliniki Lysi), a newcomer to Greek politics, has joined the conservative ECR group.
In response to a question tabled by the ultra-nationalist Greek Solution (Elliniki Lysi) party, Chrysochoidis presented documents showing that from 2017 until August 14 this year, seven foreign nationals had been apprehended.
A new addition to Parliament this time around is ultra-nationalist Greek Solution (Ellinki Lysi), which ran for the first time at the national level and gained almost 210,000 votes.
Meanwhile, ultranationalist party Greek Solution was on the cusp of securing parliamentary representation.
and pro-Russian right-wing party Greek Solution with 4.04 percent.
pro-Russian right-wing party Greek Solution with 4.04 percent.
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