Political Newcomer Elected Athens Mayor on Bold Green Vision Despite National Backlash
• Haris Doukas achieved the impossible by becoming Mayor of Athens despite having little political experience and running against a popular incumbent • He ran on an ecological agenda, promising to add green space and reduce energy poverty • The national government has obstructed him, stripping powers and funds from the city • He aims to transform Athens, making it more sustainable and livable for residents rather than just tourists • His victory provides a model for other political outsiders looking to shake up the status quo