In a startling turn of events, Greece's political landscape witnessed the departure of several key members from the left-wing party Syriza. The exodus began on November 12 with the departure of a left-wing faction known as "Umbrella," led by former Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos. Now, on Thursday, an additional 11 Members of Parliament joined the ranks of those walking away from the party, further weakening its foundations.

The departing MPs, along with 48 party members, released a statement expressing their discontent with Syriza's current leader, Stefanos Kasselakis. They accused him of dismantling the party and transforming it into an amorphous entity, characterized by a jumble of contradictory views lacking any depth. The departing members also highlight that despite Kasselakis' democratic election, his approach to leadership has been undemocratic.

Forming a new parliamentary group, the departees are expected to be led by former Economy and Interior Minister Alexis Charitsis. Later, this new group may establish a fresh political party, adding to the fragmentation of Greece's left-wing political landscape. Syriza has already witnessed the formation of several small parties, led by former party officials.

With this mass exodus, Syriza finds itself without the majority of its key officials, often referred to as the party's 40-year-old generation. These officials played significant roles, serving in crucial ministerial positions during the complex debt crisis negotiations with the country's creditors, under the leadership of former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

In response to the departures, Syriza issued a statement suggesting that the only disagreement stemmed from internal elections for the party's president, and that those who left refused to accept the democratic verdict of tens of thousands of Syriza members. The party expressed confidence that history would be the ultimate judge of their actions.

Adding to the blow, Syriza Vice President Dimitrios Papadimoulis also announced his departure from the party, becoming the third Syriza MEP (Member of the European Parliament) to quit since Kasselakis assumed leadership. As a result, the party now finds itself with just two MEPs remaining in the European Parliament.

As Greece's political landscape continues to shift, the repercussions of this mass exodus are yet to be fully understood. The departure of key officials, the fragmentation of the left, and the potential formation of new parties may reshape the country's political dynamics. Time will tell how these developments will influence Greece's political future.