He sets the bar high for the new party entitled Democracy Movement o Stefanos Kasselakisspecifying that it is a movement that claims the governance of the country.
“It is a governmental movement”, he noted during the presentation of the Founding Declaration, at noon on Saturday November 23, 2024, at the Kakogiannis Foundation in Athens.
Already with the Founding Declaration and the much more than 200 signatures required and collected both at the presentation of the new party and at its offices in Tavros, the Democracy Movement is heading to the Supreme Court for the official filing of its foundation.
It is of political importance that Stefanos Kasselakis emphasized that in today’s era of multiplicity and complexity of social relations, there is a reality that goes beyond the direct distinction between Left and Right. He wanted to promote the new party as an expression of the center-left of the 21st century .
However, in a variety of ways, he showed that he is expanding his ideological/political profile by including the Democracy Movement in the progressive space with a patriotic sign and a participatory character.
In this context, his statements about the market caused an impression. He emphasized that “the market for us ceases to be a prejudice. Because the market itself is not “right” or “left”. Entrepreneurship is not ten families sharing the economic wealth of the country.” To add: “Entrepreneurship becomes part of a democratic plan for the benefit of social and individual well-being.”
These reports recalled from the memory of many his positions in SEV, in October 2023, when as then president of SYRIZA-PS, Stefanos Kasselakis had referred to the modern Left which does not demonize the word ‘capital’ but sees it as a tool for prosperity, to reduce huge inequalities through strong growth.
Stefanos Kasselakis is clearly trying to be pragmatic and at the same time inspire a new vision for the country. In the Founding Declaration, the Democracy Movement describes the goal of forming a party “that will be bravely democratic, that will be built from the social base and will give voice and power to its members. With more transparency. With real meritocracy”.
The Democracy Movement is clearly in favor of the European Union, European integration and European cooperation and identifies the governance of Greece by the ND as a typical example of a governance that did not respect the institutions. However, it is noteworthy that he separated the declarations of the ND at its founding from the current ND, which he described as “the arrogant party of mothers that rules today”.
This new culture of internal party democracy, according to Stefanos Kasselakis, will bring the citizen close to the new party, because participation in decisions will prevail, it will be “deeply democratic and progressive”. The shots against SYRIZA-PS and Koumoundouros were included in the statements but without making direct references. It is indicative that Stefanos Kasselakis pointed out that the citizen in the Democracy Movement will know that “his voice counts. He has a vote here. And whatever the base decides with its vote, the top won’t change it later.”
It christened its roots from the revolution of September 3, 1843 for the constitution, the Venezuelan movement, the National Resistance, the struggles in prisons and exiles, such as those given by Grigoris Lambrakis and Manolis Glezos, as the anti-dictatorship struggle, the Polytechnic generation to reach PASOK (the first social state in our country and national reconciliation in 1981) and SYRIZA (the first mass demand for a left-wing government in 2015″). However, Stefanos Kasselakis held back the applause of those present, when he pointed out that in traditional ideological terms, it is a Center-Left party, wanting to add that it is Center-Left “not because it has “a little” Left and “a little” Center. It is more Left than the Left. It is more Central than the Center. Why it has more Democracy: It is a participatory party. It is the party of the Modern Center Left. But there is a generation that does not understand the traditional ideological terms (…)”.
It is noteworthy that it emphasizes the adaptability of the Movement to the new challenges of a world facing enormous fluidity and variability in international relations, the distribution of wealth, working conditions, environmental balance and the use of new technologies.
He emphasized that in the last 15 years, all parties in power, old and new, and their combinations were tested. As he notes, “They were not all the same. But even those who succeeded in the economy, did not succeed in returning to the citizen the fruits of his labors”.
This is the critical parameter that Stefanos Kasselakis sets for the Democracy Movement under his leadership with a human focus: “The time has come for a new path.
Politics to speak to today. If he speaks to today, he will speak to man.
If he talks to the man, he will win him back.”
It is worth pointing out that the Democracy Movement sets national independence and multidimensional foreign policy as a compass.
Denials are typical:
-No retreat in the Aegean and Cyprus.
-No secret diplomacy.
-No deal under the table.
-No joint exploitation in the Aegean.
-No demilitarization of our islands.
-Appeal to The Hague only for continental shelf and EEZ.
-The inalienable right of our country to extend its territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles, as provided by International Law.
At the same time, it includes among the national goals with an urgent nature the treatment of the low birth rate, which, as Stefanos Kasselakis pointed out, “represents at this moment – underground and insidious, because here there is no external enemy – the greatest threat to the shrinking of our country”.
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**Given Mr. Kasselakis’s emphasis on “modernizing” the Center-Left, how effectively does the Democracy Movement address the concerns of younger generations who are increasingly disillusioned with traditional politics?**
## Interview: Stefanos Kasselakis and the Rise of the Democracy Movement
**Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the newly formed Democracy Movement in Greece, led by Stefanos Kasselakis. Joining us are two distinguished guests: Dr. [Guest 1 Name], a political scientist specializing in Greek politics, and Ms. [Guest 2 Name], a social commentator known for her astute analysis of social movements.**
**Section 1: Defining a New Center-Left**
* **Opening Question to Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:** Mr. Kasselakis has positioned the Democracy Movement as a Center-Left party, aiming to transcend traditional ideological divides. How does this resonate with current political trends in Greece and internationally?
* **Follow-up Question:** Do you see this positioning as a strategic move to attract a broader base of support, or a genuine attempt to redefine the Center-Left for the 21st century?
* **Question to Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:** Mr. Kasselakis speaks of the need for a “modern Center-Left.” What does this look like in practise? How does it differ from traditional Left or Center-Left policies?
**Section 2: Economic Vision and the Role of the Market**
* **Question to Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:** Mr. Kasselakis emphasizes a “participatory party” with a focus on transparency and meritocracy.
How does this philosophical underpinning translate into concrete economic policies?
* **Question to Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:** Mr. Kasselakis states that the market isn’t inherently “Left” or “Right.” What implications does this have for his economic vision? Can the market truly be harnessed for social and individual well-being?
**Section 3: Governance and the Legacy of SYRIZA-PS**
* **Question to Dr. [Guest 1 Name]** Mr. Kasselakis implicitly criticized SYRIZA-PS while framing the Democracy Movement as a fresh alternative.
What are the key differences between these two entities, and how might they shape Greek politics moving forward?
* **Question to Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:**
Mr. Kasselakis’s experience as leader of SYRIZA-PS, followed by his formation of a new party, suggests an evolving political landscape.
What does this say about the current state of satisfaction with existing political parties and the potential for new movements to gain traction?
**Section 4: Foreign Policy and National Interests**
* **Question to Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:** The Democracy Movement takes a firm stance on national issues like the Aegean Sea and Cyprus. How does this approach differ from that of other Greek political parties, and what message does it send to Greece’s allies and adversaries?
* **Question to Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:** Mr Kasselakis emphasizes national independence and multidimensional foreign policy. What are the potential challenges and opportunities for Greece in pursuing this strategy in the current geopolitical climate?
**Closing Thoughts:**
* **General Question:** As the Democracy Movement emerges on the political scene, what are the biggest hurdles it may face? What potential impact could it have on the future of Greece?
**Note:** This framework allows for a nuanced and in-depth discussion, exploring both the aspirations and the potential challenges of the Democracy Movement. Remember to adjust the questions and encourage lively debate between your guests.
