Koumoundourou
Damanaki, Katseli, Kotzias and Dragasakis in SYRIZA’s possible candidates for the Presidency of the Hellenic Republic
Behind-the-scenes ferment, meaningful appearances, and surprise set the scene for the Syriza Progressive Alliance’s stance towards the selection of the right person for the Presidency of the Republic, which is proving to be a political milestone if not a catalyst for broader developments.
Evangelos Apostolakis exits SYRIZA: Behind the decision, Koumoundourou’s reactions, and Tsipras’ response
A major disruption within the SYRIZA Progressive Alliance was triggered by the news of Eyaggelos Apostolakis’ decision to leave the party. The admiral’s move took both the party’s new chairman, Socrates Famellos, and the natural leader of SYRIZA, Alexis Tsipras, by surprise, as he announced his intentions late yesterday afternoon.
The Timeline
SYRIZA: Today the departure of Sarakiotis – Enlargement moves with Tebonera, Kotzias and in the background…surprises
From the very first days of his presence at the helm of Koumoundourou, the new party chairman, Socrates Famellos, has been moving towards a “reliable and large SYRIZA“, as his contacts and meetings with MPs and executives inside and outside the party’s walls have been successive in recent hours.
SYRIZA: Kasselakis counts his wounds, shadow president is Pappas opposed by Polakis, Famellos & the “87”
Trench warfare lasted until the early hours of today in SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance, as the six-hour meeting of the Parliamentary Group was not enough to defuse internal tensions but instead deepened the rift between the party leader,
SYRIZA: Kasselakis appoints Nikos Pappas to replace Famellos
Stefanos Kasselakis has appointed Nikos Pappas as the head of SYRIZA’s Parliamentary Group, aiming to influence the internal dynamics of the party’s Central Committee. This move comes as Pavlos Polakis has announced his intention to table a motion of no-confidence, potentially triggering a process for electing a new party leader.