Sokratis Famellos is poised to become the new president of SYRIZA after leading the first round of the party's leadership election with 49.41%. Despite Pavlos Polakis finishing second with 43.51%, Polakis' camp has stated they will not challenge the result, signaling an end to the race ahead of the second round. Final results are still pending.
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Stefanos Kasselakis is set to shake up Greek politics with the launch of his new political party on November 23, 2024, at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. The announcement, strategically timed just ahead of SYRIZA’s leadership election, will reveal the party’s founding principles and name, chosen through a public vote. Emphasizing grassroots participation and democratic engagement, Kasselakis invites citizens to co-shape the movement’s vision, signaling a bold new chapter in Greece's political landscape.
Polakis took the stage at the SYRIZA Central Committee and spoke about the issue of…
In a significant shift within Greek politics, socialist PASOK has surpassed SYRIZA to claim second place, while extremist parties gain traction. The ruling New Democracy maintains its lead, as internal conflicts plague SYRIZA. An upcoming leadership contest within PASOK sets the stage for a competitive race between Nikos Androulakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas.
Michalis Katrinis, parliamentary spokesperson for PASOK, has announced his candidacy for the party's upcoming leadership election in October.