Inside the struggle for PASOK’s future

In the high-stakes race for leadership of the socialist PASOK party, incumbent Nikos Androulakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas are gearing up for a decisive second round of voting this Sunday.

Their battle largely hinges on the support of the party's base and the mobilization of their respective campaign mechanisms. Both candidates are keenly focused on winning over voters in the crucial Attica region, where nearly one-third of the party's total electorate resides.

Androulakis currently holds a significant lead, with an eight-point advantage over Doukas. Both candidates acknowledge that this next round represents a completely different contest that will require strategic adjustments.

A major concern remains voter turnout, as both candidates work to engage their supporters and secure the backing of those who lost in the first round. While it has been made clear...