The presentation of Alexis Tsipras’ new political party at Thiseio caused a flurry of activity on social media, with the name “Greek Leftist Coalition” and the initials ELAS immediately becoming the subject of commentary on Twitter/X.
Many users focused mainly on the acronym’s connotation with the Greek Police, resulting in the platform being filled with satirical and ironic comments around the choice of name.
Among the most typical reactions were lines such as “Why not… ELEOS?”, but also comments that played with the spelling of the acronym and political references. There were even humorous user suggestions for alternative names for the new party.
The topic quickly found itself trending on the platform, with thousands of users joining the online discussion around the former prime minister’s new venture.
#ELAS Tsipras’ new party.
Greek Police.
Dax breaks it down 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣#Tsipras pic.twitter.com/pnA0GqRZO7– George Lee (@Harhalas) May 26, 2026</blockquote
C(#elas ) on the left… . #thesis pic.twitter.com/w1nTufTgAL
– National Front (@ethnikometopo) May 26, 2026</blockquote
NO RE FILE!
It can’t be called ELAS!
Either he’s trolling us or someone is blackmailing him!
This kind of fiasco has never happened before!ELAS and coloring like a neighborhood supermarket….
I really don’t know whether to laugh or cry…#elas #Tsipras
– Choglanos (@Left_Spear) May 26, 2026
You say it funny of course, talking about support while all alone in a tent!#Tsipras #elas pic.twitter.com/2hlli3NeJO
– Choglanos (@Left_Spear) May 26, 2026</blockquote
What do you mean this isn’t Kraounakis’ song about his new #Tsipras party? #Elas pic.twitter.com/hSrdF5vZTg
– The Kraxtis (@o_kraxtis) May 26, 2026</blockquote
</html
