PASOK rep: Mitsotakis came, was tested, failed

PASOK's parliamentary representative Pavlos Geroulanos asserted that the party's focus is not on competing with new political entities but on engaging the millions of Greeks who do not vote, especially progressive voters searching for a new political home. "Our job is to go and talk to them," Geroulanos said, noting that these voters will make their decisions after evaluating all parties. He believes the political landscape is maturing, allowing voters to choose more easily.

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Our job is to go and talk to them, and their characteristic is that they will make their decisions after judging all of us together. So now the landscape is maturing, all parties are on the table, and people can choose more easily. That's where we have work to do.

Geroulanos defended PASOK's inclusive nature, emphasizing its tradition of embracing diverse opinions and upholding the principle of defending the right to express differing views, referencing recent statements by party members Haris Doukas and Anna Diamantopoulou. He also voiced support for free public transportation, calling it a proposal with economic benefits for the youth that can also change habits.

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I may disagree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

He sharply criticized the current government's economic policies, stating that Prime Minister Mitsotakis "came, was tested, failed" to transform the country's productive model despite having ample funds. "You came, you were tested, you failed. Don't ask me to apologize for saying that after 9 years, you should have had a social state that can support citizens," Geroulanos argued. He added that the government should have implemented measures to combat inflation and foster a development model that serves middle and low-income strata.

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You came, you were tested, you failed. Don't ask me to apologize for saying that after 9 years, you should have had a social state that can support citizens.

Geroulanos also commented on the political landscape, suggesting that the segment of voters he is targeting has not been reached by Alexis Tsipras's new party. He indicated that voter surveys show other figures, like Ms. Karystianou, are more effective at mobilizing non-voters than Tsipras. He concluded by stating that public tolerance for Mitsotakis is waning, leading to a search for future solutions, and that PASOK is committed to its current political direction.

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The space I am looking at, and which wins elections, is a space that Mr. Tsipras has not penetrated.