Pledging a radical economic reset, Hellenic Left Alignment (ELAS) leader Alexis Tsipras vowed to raise Greece’s minimum wage to 1,000 euros by 2027 as he unveiled his party’s decade-long governing blueprint.
Speaking at the Porto Palace hotel to a crowd of union leaders, chamber of commerce heads, and local officials, Mr. Tsipras framed the next national election as a stark choice between "corruption or honesty."
He outlined a comprehensive strategy of wealth redistribution and industrial revival, targeting an average full-time salary of 1,800 euros by the end of his proposed term.
"Our plan fits in three phrases: Produce more, share fairer, live better," Mr. Tsipras said.
To fund Greece's transition, Mr. Tsipras proposed a €12 billion National Convergence Fund over four years, heavily financed by redirecting Golden Visa revenues.
To ensure equitable burden-sharing, he announced a "Patriotic Contribution" tax—an annual 1% levy exclusively on the net wealth of the richest 1% of Greeks.
Targeting the escalating cost of living, ELAS promises a 30% average reduction in electricity bills, cutting VAT on essential goods and hygiene products to 6%, and implementing free urban public transit.
For small businesses, Mr. Tsipras pledged to completely abolish advance taxes and trade fees, while offering debt-ridden citizens a 120-installment repayment plan to clear basic arrears.
The platform also outlines profound structural reforms to decentralize power and rebuild public services.
Mr. Tsipras plans to relocate five major government ministries outside Athens, including moving the Ministry of Industry to Thessaloniki, Tourism to Crete, and Agriculture to Larissa.
In a major overhaul of the education system, he pledged to abolish the high-stress Panhellenic exams, raise teachers' salaries by €300 monthly, and provide a €500 monthly stipend for students attending regional universities far from home.
Addressing the healthcare sector, Mr. Tsipras promised €500 monthly wage increases for public doctors and nurses, alongside the permanent elimination of medication co-pays for pensioners.
Taking aim at systemic banks, he criticized their lack of tax contributions despite massive shareholder dividends, promising a progressive tax scale on corporate payouts.
"Tax justice cannot stop at the doorstep of systemic banks," Mr. Tsipras stated, emphasizing that true national progress demands bridging the gap between the privileged few and the struggling majority.