Seventy-six members of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance’s Central Committee resigned, citing “undemocratic procedures” during the party congress and broader organizational issues. The group accused party leaders of undermining President Stefanos Kasselakis and violating the party’s founding principles. Their departure signals deep divisions within one of Greece’s major political parties.
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Stefanos Kasselakis has called for “democratic vigilance” as party members prepare to elect delegates on November 2 and 3. Citing complaints over voting eligibility, Kasselakis urged members to remain alert and provided direct contact support for those facing issues. The election outcome will be critical in determining his influence within the party and potential to challenge Central Committee decisions.
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of Greece’s SYRIZA party, has vowed to remain in his position despite losing the support of the Central Committee. Ahead of an extraordinary party congress, Kasselakis affirmed his candidacy for re-election and criticized internal efforts to block his leadership, insisting the final decision should rest with the party’s grassroots members.
Stefanos Kasselakis has announced his candidacy to reclaim the SYRIZA presidency, following his recent ousting through an impeachment motion. As internal elections are set for November, SYRIZA faces deep divisions, with ongoing infighting threatening a potential split, while rival PASOK gains ground in the polls.
In a significant turn of events, the censure motion against SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis has passed. Garnering 163 out of 295 Central Committee votes, the motion surpasses the required 148 votes, triggering a new leadership election process. The motion, initially submitted by a group known as the “87” and later backed by figures like Pavlos Polakis, will now see SYRIZA convene a Congress to determine the election timeline and accept candidates.
SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance’s Central Committee members concluded in-person voting Sunday on a censure motion against party leader Stefanos Kasselakis. The motion, filed Saturday by 100 committee members, will now enter a second phase allowing absent members to vote by phone, before all votes are tallied. The motion requires approval from 50% plus one of all 295 committee members to pass.