Tag: Nikolas Farantouris

Nikolas Farantouris

Farantouris Vows to Retain European Parliament Seat After SYRIZA Expulsion

European Parliament Member Nikolas Farantouris has vowed to retain his seat despite being expelled from SYRIZA’s European group by party leader Sokratis Famellos. The expulsion followed Farantouris’ supportive statements toward Maria Karystianou, a prominent advocate for justice in the 2023 Tempi train disaster, amid rumors of her launching a new political party. Farantouris declared the seat belongs to voters who elected him and criticized SYRIZA for distancing itself from citizen mobilizations

Kasselakis Faces Uphill Battle for SYRIZA's Upcoming Congress Amidst Internal Conflict

SYRIZA is in turmoil as former president Stefanos Kasselakis battles his exclusion from the upcoming party congress. Despite his calls for support, party leadership insists the decision is “irrevocable.” Key figures like Socrates Famellos have criticised Kasselakis for dividing the party, while his team argues the congress can overrule the Central Committee. The upcoming delegate elections will be crucial for both sides amid rising tensions.

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