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Polakis to those leaving SYRIZA: Don't vote, leave it to us who 'still care about the shop'
🇬🇷 Greece /Elections & Politics

Polakis to those leaving SYRIZA: Don't vote, leave it to us who 'still care about the shop'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pavlos Polakis urged SYRIZA members who intend to leave the party not to vote in the upcoming Central Committee meeting.
  • He stated that those leaving lack the political and moral legitimacy to decide the party's future.
  • The meeting is critical for SYRIZA's direction, with internal factions debating strategy and leadership.

As SYRIZA faces a crucial Central Committee meeting, internal turmoil intensifies, with Pavlos Polakis launching a direct attack on members perceived to be aligning with Alexis Tsipras's new party, Hellenic Left Cooperation (ELAS). Polakis issued a clear message: those who have decided to depart should not participate in Saturday's vote, asserting they no longer possess the political or moral standing to influence the party's fate.

"A warm request to former comrades or comrades who have decided to leave," Polakis posted. "For the sake of our common struggles. Do not come to vote on Saturday for something that no longer concerns you. Leave us who still 'care about the shop' to decide our fate."

The composition of the Central Committee is at the heart of the internal dispute. SYRIZA's leadership is attempting to resolve the issue of the "clean list" before the Saturday session, amidst high tensions. Following Nikos Pappas, Tryfon Alexiadis also publicly raised concerns about transparency, demanding data on the current committee makeup after recent departures, resignations, and replacements. The updated list, including replacements, is scheduled for publication on Friday.

The upcoming meeting represents a potential turning point for SYRIZA, as two distinct strategies clash. One faction, aligned with Polakis, advocates for maintaining the party's political and organizational autonomy and contesting future elections independently. Conversely, Socrates Famellos champions a line of seeking broader progressive alliances and adopting a non-competitive stance towards Tsipras's initiative. Reports suggest that a group of lawmakers supporting the current leadership is even considering independence if the existing strategy is overturned, further complicating the party's future.

A warm request to former comrades or comrades who have decided to leave. For the sake of our common struggles. Do not come to vote on Saturday for something that no longer concerns you. Leave us who still 'care about the shop' to decide our fate.

— Pavlos PolakisPolakis's statement urging departing members not to vote in the upcoming SYRIZA Central Committee meeting.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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