Table of Contents
- 1 The four candidates and the turnout at the ballot box
- 2 Polakis and Famellos the lead
- 3 What will apply in the second round?
- 4 Who has the right to vote?
- 5 Where do the candidates vote and where does Alexis Tsipras vote
- 6 How might the outcome of this election, especially regarding voter turnout, influence the perceived legitimacy and future stability of SYRIZA’s leadership?
The “people” of SYRIZA decide today Sunday (24/11) on the successor of Stefanos Kasselakis after 2.5 months of “non-governance”. Members and friends of the “trio” are now, after the increase in party membership, voting for the second president in 14 months.
The election centers throughout the territory, a total of 465, are open from 8:00 (and until 19:00, if the KEFE does not decide on an extension) and the process is already “running”.
The four candidates and the turnout at the ballot box
Apostolos Gletsos, Pavlos Polakis, Sokratis Famellos and Nikolas Farandouris claim – for themselves each – the same anointing. Their paths not exactly common, their employers quite different. As well as their views on many identity and not only issues.
Knowing the “what” and the “how”, the base of the party is called upon to select the person who brings together the required characteristics to lead the intended reorganization and the required relaunch. The stake in this case is more concrete than ever: the political “survival” of SYRIZA with the risk of its definitive shrinking lurking in every corner of Freedom Square.
Koumoundourou bets a lot on the broad participation of “left-leaning” citizens. He wants to prove in practice that he can withstand vibrations, endure suffering and overcome any kind of obstacle. The three splits from November to November divided the party, recently the institutional role of the official opposition was also lost.
“Those who go. I was SYRIZA and I will remain SYRIZA”
The 150,000 voters who were counted in the similar open procedures of 2022 and 2023 are an elusive dream. If the turnout reaches half (70,000 – 75,000), everyone will celebrate how they resisted the pressure. They certainly wouldn’t want to see less than 55,000.
“Those who go. I was SYRIZA and I will remain SYRIZA” stoically said to his colleagues the executive of the “old” guard from the region with a parliamentary presence. He focused more on the quality than the quantity of the electorate. There are now also devotees of the return to the election of the president by the congress.
But one does not exactly reflect the many. Mobilization became great in the last fortnight, especially after the OM and NE were emptied of people who supported the former and finally departed president, following him to Taurus. And he was present at the founding declaration of the Democracy Movement.
If the attempt to reorganize from SYRIZA’s headquarters to the periphery finally took place, the numbers will prove it. The “gastric ballot box” (by Charilaos Florakis) takes time, but it gives results no matter what.
Polakis and Famellos the lead
In the case of SYRIZA, analyses, estimates, forecasts and opinion polls have concretized the dipole of the electoral duel. During the proceedings, P. Polakis and Sokr. Famous appear as the two main contenders for the presidency. This image was also confirmed in the debate, when one was fighting to “deconstruct” the other.
Nick. Farandouris, with the extroversion that characterizes him and his European profile, would very much like to fit in among them and surprise with his performance. The Ap. Gletsos, who lost points from the telefight, is on the other hand the outsider.
Everyone’s strength is found elsewhere. The explosive Chaniotis has always been more radical and groundbreaking in his proposals. For others, of course, earthless and ethereal. In other words, it attracts a lot the “anti-systemic” wing of the party – the dominant one of the memorial periods. The mild-mannered Thessalonians launches a more “applied policy” aimed at the broader center-left that includes and does not exclude. The “vision” of one clearly conflicts with the other.
Both have supporters in the party bodies. The majority of the block of 87 identify more with Sokratis Famellos. As well as remaining MPs (Akrita, Gerovasilis, Giannoulis, Veta, Karameros, Xanthopoulos, Kalamatianos, Kedikoglou) with whom he had worked while serving as president of KO. Pavlos Polakis has foundations in KE and with him executives who influence them. In Crete and Athens its power.
What will apply in the second round?
As long as the act of equalization that wants them in the first two positions is confirmed tonight, the difference will determine the developments from then on. Together with the total percentages of the other two.
A distance of less than five percentage points automatically produces a strong background for the week ahead. In other words, where will they then find the votes they will need either to stay ahead or to overturn the existing scenario.
Although there are significant differences between them and they are not identical in many points, it is certain that Sokratis Famellos will turn to the “tank” of Nikolas Faradouris. Correspondingly, Pavlos Polakis will look to find what he is looking for in those who have initially chosen Apostolos Gletsos. However, it is not certain that they alone will be enough for him.
The extreme scenario
Public support for the “excluded” does not gather many chances to further polarize the already tense climate. More generally, it is a parameter that is assumed to have an overall effect on the result.
According to people familiar with the goings-on in Koumoundourou, the scenario of a “cancellation” of a second round should not be ruled out if the difference between the two qualifiers is deemed irreversible a week later. To verify this, then it will definitely be a double-digit lead of one over the other and a simultaneous “retreat”. It is a tactic that is being circulated that may be judged as necessary in order for SYRIZA to come out benefited and not hurt by the electoral battle.
It goes without saying that with 50%+1, SYRIZA will have a new president from November 24. The first results will start flowing after 20:00.
What each of the “losers” will do after that is a different matter that will depend on the direction SYRIZA will take from the first weeks of 2025. That is when the elections for the new Central Committee are set to be held.
Who has the right to vote?
The number and demographics of those who go to the polls always matter.
As defined by the KEFE, everyone from the age of 15 and above who are either members of SYRIZA or register as members even on the day of the elections have the right to vote. Registration takes place on site at the polling stations.
Those who are already members and those who register on voting day can vote in any polling station throughout Greece, even if they are outside their electoral district.
Voters should have an ID card or passport or driver’s license or health card with them. Citizens of other countries, such as the EU or third countries or immigrants and those under 17, must show a legal document that shows their identity, as well as their AMKA.
Where do the candidates vote and where does Alexis Tsipras vote
Sokratis Famellos will vote at 10:30 at the SYRIZA offices in Thermi, Thessaloniki.
At the same time, Nikolas Farandouris will exercise his right in the Old Town Hall of Pallini.
Pavlos Polakis will vote in OM Moschatou at 11.30am.
Finally, Alexis Tsipras will be at 12:00 at the 26th Primary School of Athens, in Kypseli, in order to choose the next president and send his message in all directions.
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How might the outcome of this election, especially regarding voter turnout, influence the perceived legitimacy and future stability of SYRIZA’s leadership?
## SYRIZA Leadership Election: Open-Ended Questions for Discussion
This article details the SYRIZA leadership election, highlighting key candidates, voter turnout concerns, and potential outcomes. Let’s delve deeper into these topics with some open-ended questions:
**Candidate Profiles and Party Direction:**
* What do the differing approaches of Polakis and Famellos suggest about the future direction SYRIZA seeks to take?
* How might Farandouris’s European profile influence SYRIZA’s message and policies?
* Could Gletsos’s outsider status offer a fresh perspective or create further divisions within the party?
**Voter Turnout and Party Unity:**
* Why is Koumoundourou emphasizing broad participation in this election? What does it signal about SYRIZA’s current situation?
* What factors might contribute to higher or lower voter turnout than anticipated?
* How could the outcome of this election impact party unity and cohesion, particularly in light of recent splits and the loss of the official opposition role?
**Political Stakes and Future Prospects:**
* What are the potential consequences for SYRIZA if turnout is low?
* How will the new president navigate the challenges facing SYRIZA, including internal divisions and competition from other left-wing parties?
* What impact might the outcome of the SYRIZA leadership election have on the broader Greek political landscape leading up to the 2025 elections?
**The “Gastric Ballot Box” and Electoral Process:**
* What advantages and disadvantages does SYRIZA see in its “gastric ballot box” approach to internal elections?
* How does SYRIZA’s open membership system, allowing registration on election day, potentially affect the outcome and the party’s future direction?
**Candidate Strategies and Potential Alliances:**
* How might the dynamics between the candidates evolve in the lead-up to the second round, and what alliances might form?
* What are the potential implications of a “cancellation” of the second round, and how might it be perceived by party members and the wider public?
**Thematic Interview Structure:**
1. **Candidate Profiles:** Explore the backgrounds, policies, and strengths and weaknesses of each candidate.
2. **Voter Turnout and Party Unity:** Analyze the importance of voter participation, potential factors influencing turnout, and the impact of divisions within the party.
3. **Political Stakes and Future Prospects:** Discuss the challenges facing SYRIZA, the implications of the election outcome for the party’s future, and its broader strategic direction.
4. **The “Gastric Ballot Box” and Electoral Process:** Analyze the unique aspects of SYRIZA’s electoral process and its implications for internal democracy and party decision-making.
5. **Candidate Strategies and Potential Alliances:** Examine the potential dynamics between candidates, the possibility of alliances forming, and the scenarios for the second round.
By using these open-ended questions as a starting point, we can encourage insightful discussions and gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in SYRIZA’s leadership election.
