Potami party called on all political leaders on Tuesday to agree to a televised debate with direct dialog between leaders, noting that the usual pattern of monologues are pointless.

Thessaloniki mayor Yannis Boutaris is seen as approaching To Potami, according to statements he made to this effect. Besides his personal relations with To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis, Mr Boutaris admitted that the party's ideas also express him.

"Elia" Party came fourth. Venizelos announced he will hold a founding congress in October.