The center-left void

Greece is in urgent need of a strong center-left political force. It's time for egos to be pushed aside and for the prima donnas and wannabe feudal lords to step down from their high horses and unite under one umbrella. Never-ending group therapy doesn't lead anywhere.

The center-left has plenty of experienced politicians and executives who are familiar with the tasks of governance. However, the problem is that, just as in the past stretching as far back as the days of late PASOK strongman and premier Andreas Papandreou, they all want to be crowned the leader. Meanwhile, time just keeps ticking away.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had the opportunity to lead a center-left political force. Europe handed him the keys that would have allowed him to become the strongest voice of Greek socialism. The leftist leader continues to reject that opportunity and governs in the...