The new president of SYRIZA, Sokratis Famellos, was in the Parliament for the first time since his election. After visiting the party’s offices and talking to the workers, he also took a walk through the parliamentary editors’ room.
As soon as he received the congratulations of the journalists, he was asked if other independences will follow after the most recent one by Yiannis Sarakiotis. “I don’t have such an image” he said and referring to his meeting with MP Fthiotidas he added “unfortunately this move we made does not seem to have found receptive ears in the case of Giannis”.
Asked about the “extra-institutional centers” of power fighting SYRIZA, he attacked the Democracy Movement of Stefanos Kasselakis, calling it a “wild card party”. He also assessed that “SYRIZA is the real official opposition because there is the popular will in the national elections”, while when asked to comment on yesterday’s poll, he replied that the real picture will be captured in the next period.
He announced initiatives for the coming week when the bill of the Ministry of Labor is voted on, while the Parliamentary Group is also going to meet. As he mentioned, next Monday begins a week of “dense” political action inside and outside the Parliament.
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## Famellos’ SYRIZA Faces New Challenges: An Exclusive Interview
**After weeks of internal turmoil adn rising political tensions, Sokratis Famellos, the newly elected president of SYRIZA, made his first appearance in the Greek Parliament. In this exclusive interview, we delve into Famellos’ vision for the party, his response to recent resignations, and his strategy for navigating the turbulent landscape of Greek politics.**
Joining us today is Dr.Anastasia Georgiou, a leading expert on greek political science at the University of Athens. Dr. Georgiou has published extensively on party dynamics and electoral behavior in Greece.
**Dr. Georgiou, can you provide some context on the current situation within SYRIZA and the significance of Famellos’ visit to Parliament?**
**Dr. Georgiou:** SYRIZA is navigating a complex period. The recent resignation of Yiannis Sarakiotis has highlighted internal divisions and raised questions about the party’s future direction. Famellos’ visit to Parliament, notably his interactions with party workers and journalists, signals his intentions to consolidate his leadership and project unity.
**Let’s start with the departures. Famellos has stated that he doesn’t anticipate further resignations like Sarakiotis’. What are yoru thoughts on this?**
**Famellos:** “I don’t have such an image. Sadly, the move we made dose not seem to have found receptive ears in the case of Giannis.”
**Dr. Georgiou:**
Famellos’ statement suggests he believes Sarakiotis’ departure was an isolated incident. Though,the underlying tensions that led to Sarakiotis’ resignation,including disagreements about the party’s strategy and leadership style,may still linger. It remains to be seen if Famellos can truly mend these divides and prevent further fractures within SYRIZA.
**Moving beyond internal affairs, Famellos has been vocal in his criticisms of the “extra-institutional centers” of power, particularly referencing Stefanos Kasselakis’ Democracy Movement. Can you explain this rivalry and its potential impact on Greek politics?**
**Famellos:** “SYRIZA is the real official opposition because there is the popular will in national elections. The Democracy Movement is a ‘wild card’ party.”
**Dr. Georgiou:** Famellos is seeking to solidify SYRIZA’s position as the primary opposition force. The emergence of Kasselakis’ movement, positioned as a centrist choice, presents a challenge to SYRIZA’s traditional base. Famellos’ criticism may be an attempt to discredit the Democracy Movement and maintain SYRIZA’s prominence.
**what are your predictions for SYRIZA moving forward under Famellos’ leadership?**
**Dr. Georgiou:**
The next few weeks will be crucial for Famellos and SYRIZA. The upcoming vote on the Ministry of Labor bill and the planned parliamentary group meeting will provide a clearer indication of his leadership style and SYRIZA’s strategic direction.It’s a defining moment for the party.
**Readers, how do you see SYRIZA’s future under Famellos? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation.
For further insight into Greek politics, explore our recent articles on the rise of the Democracy Movement and the implications of the
latest opinion polls.**
