Why did Syriza lose the Greek parliamentary election in July 2019?

Syriza’s loss in the July 2019 Greek parliamentary election was driven by a combination of economic frustration and political backlash against the government's policies. Key factors included:

• Sluggish Economic Recovery: Despite the official end of the bailout era in 2018, the economy grew slowly, and many Greeks continued to struggle with the long-term effects of austerity measures, such as reduced pensions and tax increases.12
• The Prespa Agreement: The government’s decision to settle the long-standing name dispute with North Macedonia proved highly unpopular with a significant portion of the electorate, contributing to public anger.2
• Effective Opposition Campaigning: New Democracy (ND), led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, successfully campaigned on promises to jump-start the economy through tax cuts, the privatization of public services, and debt renegotiation. Mitsotakis’s shift toward the political center and his focus on reform resonated with voters who felt the Syriza government had failed to deliver on its own bold promises.13

These issues culminated in a decisive defeat for Syriza in the May 2019 European Parliament elections, prompting Alexis Tsipras to call for the snap election that ultimately resulted in his replacement.12