Polakis Denounces Deputy Secretary's Actions as Illegal, Vows Central Committee Meeting Will Proceed

Pavlos Polakis has declared the actions taken by the deputy secretary to cancel the Central Committee meeting illegal. He firmly stated that the gathering will proceed as planned tomorrow, regardless of these alleged unlawful maneuvers. Polakis emphasized that the collection of signatures to convene the committee was entirely legitimate and in accordance with the party's statute.

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The collection of signatures to convene the Central Committee is absolutely legal and based on the statute, tomorrow it will happen no matter what and despite the illegal actions of the deputy secretary, the meeting of the Central Committee.

Polakis called upon all Central Committee members to attend the meeting, scheduled for 10:30 AM at the Wyndham hotel, with an option for virtual participation via Zoom. He clarified that a minimum of 130-135 members must be present for the session to be valid. The primary agenda items include altering the previous Central Committee's political decision to ensure SYRIZA contests the next election with a clear programmatic framework, reinstating Polakis to the parliamentary group based on a Central Committee decision, and filling vacancies in the Political Secretariat, including electing a new secretary.

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The highest body of the party between congresses is the Central Committee.

Addressing questions about the order of leadership elections, Polakis asserted that the Central Committee is the party's highest authority between congresses. He stressed that to prevent future disruptions, only MPs who declare their continued allegiance to SYRIZA and their intention to run in the next elections will participate in the parliamentary group meeting to elect a new leader. Polakis dismissed the deputy secretary's attempt to cancel the Central Committee meeting, stating she lacked the legal standing and authority to do so. He also noted that, according to the statute, the Political Secretariat assumes the role of president following the resignation of S. Famellos.

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Mr. Tsipras came out against his party.