New Right (Greece)

The New Right (Greek: Νέα Δεξιά, Nea Dexia) is a national conservative[1] and far-right[2] political party in Greece. The party was formed in May 2016 by Failos Kranidiotis, a lawyer and former advisor to former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, after Kranidiotis was ousted from the New Democracy party.[2][3]

New Right

Νέα Δεξιά (Nea Dexia)
PresidentFailos Kranidiotis
Vice PresidentAlkiviadis Kefalas
Secretary GeneralChristos Christidis
Founded13 May 2016 (2016-05-13)
Split fromNew Democracy
Headquarters3-5 Apollonos Str., GR 105 57 Athens, Attiki
Youth wingNational Action Youth (Νεολαία Εθνικής Δράσης)
IdeologyNational conservatism[1]
Religious conservatism
National liberalism
Greek nationalism
Euroscepticism
Anti-immigration
Political positionFar-right[2]
European affiliationIdentity and Democracy Party
Colours  Blue   Crimson
Parliament
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European Parliament
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Regions
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Website
neadexia.gr

History

Failos Kranidiotis, a lawyer and former advisor to ex-Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, founded the new party in May 2016, shortly after he was ousted from the conservative New Democracy party, by leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis over controversial online comments.[2]

In June 2016, Kranidiotis announced the party's National Council (presidium).[4][5]

The New Right has been a member of the Movement for a Europe of Nations and Freedom since 2018.[6][7][8][9]

Election results

European Parliament

European Parliament
Election Votes % ±pp Seats won +/− Rank Leader
2019 37,512 0.66% New
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#19 Failos Kranidiotis

References

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