Table of Contents
- 1 The KO was postponed in the midst of a deep crisis
- 2 Tzakri, Apostolakis and the rest of Kasselakis
- 3 The weak resistances of SYRIZA
- 4 **How might the fragmentation of SYRIZA within the broader political landscape ultimately benefit other parties, specifically considering both the ideological spectrum and potential for coalition building?**
For a year SYRIZA has been suffering from an “abstractive method” that is constantly shrinking its parliamentary power. As the official opposition after the 2023 national elections, the ruling Left Party secured 47 seats. However, from November to November it has sunk to 31 and from day to day it risks becoming the third party in the hierarchy, facing the back of PaSoK, with which it currently has the same number.
The two splits at the end of last year (Umbrella, 6+6) and the secession of eleven MPs to form the New Left caused an unprecedented bleeding, the consequences of which have now ended up being unmanageable. The deletion of Athena Linou last August for reasons of moral order left the KO with 35 members and the independence of the first four “Kasselaki” MPs (Christidou, Avlonitis, Malama, P. Pappas) ten days ago caused a balance of terror.
Since then, SYRIZA has been walking on a tightrope that sways and fatally “trembles” at any new loss that arises. In such a juncture, he will cease to hold the institutional role assigned to him by 17.83% of the electorate 17 months ago.
The KO was postponed in the midst of a deep crisis
Today, Tuesday, the Parliamentary Group was to meet in the afternoon. It would be the first gathering of all MPs since the tumultuous emergency congress and the last before a new president is elected. Postponing and postponing to next week saves developments anyway. No one knows for sure what the composition of the seats will be when the new invitation to convene is sent out.
Having emerged as a new leader by then, thanks to 50%+1 of the votes during the first round, is not a scenario with many chances of verification next Sunday (24/11). But there was risk in any prediction of “anthropogeography” on the Senate floor next week. Especially since the naming and declaration movements have already been launched in the party of Stefanos Kasselakis.
Initially, the intention of those MPs who have sided with the 36-year-old politician was revealed, not to bear the political weight of the “discount” of SYRIZA from the position of official opposition. Yes, they had completely resigned from the areas of action that had been assigned to them within Parliament, but they had not yet entered the next stage. Most of them preferred to let time work in her favor, not to rush and observe rather than act. Strategy the choice implemented.
Koumoundourou tried in every way to stop the great “escape”. Despite this, even after ten days, SYRIZA is still in the “grey zone” risking a historic “collapse”.
Tzakri, Apostolakis and the rest of Kasselakis
Theodora Tzakri has already declared that she is already standing at the exit door. It is enough to open it and wave a handkerchief. She does not recognize the terms of “renegade” and historical inconsistency attributed to her, as well as to the others who left immediately after the events in Ghazi, and it is not excluded that she will immediately make her move, after expressing – again and fiercely – her disgust her.
When her independence is confirmed, it will remain to be verified whether or not the “I will take others with me” that she had recently claimed. At the time, he was talking about a formed parliamentary group that will express Tavros as a “natural continuation of SYRIZA”.
Apart from Elena Akrita, for whom “the seats belong to the party” and “it was never the lure” for her, as well as Nina Kasimati, who has flatly denied any scenario of behind-the-scenes talks with PaSoK, the other versions vary .
When will Tsipras speak?
Just yesterday, Evangelos Apostolakis asked Alexis Tsipras to intervene and take a public position before making his decisions. For him, however, who was among the people around Kasselakis from an early age, SYRIZA is essentially a thing of the past. On the one hand, he “cannot inspire” and on the other, to live up to his role.
It remains only to clarify the time and the way they will bring the admiral out of SYRIZA. As he pointed out, “nobody else is interested, except for a partisan group of individuals fighting for personal survival”.
However, the former Minister of Defense did not rule out handing over his seat, given that “I have never put personal ambitions above the collective cause”.
Al. Tsipras, if he deems it necessary to do so, will have the opportunity to speak next Sunday even after he participates in the election process to nominate a president.
Who is left in the count? Giota Poulos (Boiotias), Giorgos Gavrilos (Argolidas) and Yiannis Sarakiotis (Fthiotidas), while Rania Thraskia (A’ Thessaloniki) and Vassilis Kokkalis (Larissas) move completely marginally. Each and every one of them is weighing the balances in their constituencies since their political future is inevitably affected by the initiatives they will take in the next period.
The weak resistances of SYRIZA
However, since it seems extremely difficult for SYRIZA to endure even after the upcoming Kasselakis announcements, what is being attempted by the leadership of KO, under the president Nikos Pappas, is to reduce the “bleeding”. Conversations and phone calls are constantly being made to those who are having second thoughts.
At the same time, alternatives are being considered by attracting MPs from the pool of independents. Because the New Left has ruled out “returning to the fold”. Much more will be said behind closed doors. But not with many chances to avoid a political upheaval in the seats of the Parliament.
Just in case, let’s keep in mind that with a total of ten losses, SYRIZA will fall to the limits of the KKE, which has a solid group of 21 MPs.
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**How might the fragmentation of SYRIZA within the broader political landscape ultimately benefit other parties, specifically considering both the ideological spectrum and potential for coalition building?**
## SYRIZA at a Crossroads: An Interview
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re discussing the ongoing crisis within SYRIZA, Greece’s official opposition party. Joining us today are two esteemed political analysts:
* **[Guest 1 Name and credentials]:**
* **[Guest 2 Name and credentials]:**
We’ll be diving into the factors leading to this internal turmoil and exploring the potential repercussions for SYRIZA’s future.
**Section 1: The Depleting Power Base**
* The article paints a bleak picture of SYRIZA’s dwindling parliamentary power. **[Guest 1],** how has this situation unfolded over the past year, and what are the key historical events that contribute to this fragility?
* **[Guest 2],** from a broader political perspective, how significant is the decline of SYRIZA, especially considering its role as the former ruling party? What does this signify for Greek politics as a whole?
**Section 2: The Kasselakis Factor**
* The article highlights the significant role played by the faction led by Stefanos Kasselakis in SYRIZA’s current crisis. **[Guest 1],** can you elaborate on the motivations behind this faction’s decisions? What are the underlying ideological differences that have fueled the split within the party?
* **[Guest 2],** how has the handling of this internal conflict affected SYRIZA’s public image. Do you think they’ve effectively addressed the concerns of those who have left the party?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead: The Future of SYRIZA**
* The possibility of further defections looms over SYRIZA. **[Guest 1],** what are the key factors that might influence the decisions of remaining MPs, particularly those like Tzakri and Apostolakis, who have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction?
* **[Guest 2],** What are the potential scenarios for SYRIZA moving forward? Can the party recover from this internal strife, or is a fundamental realignment of Greek politics on the horizon?
**Section 4: The Broader Implications**
* The article mentions the potential for SYRIZA to fall to the level of the KKE in parliamentary strength. **[Guest 1],** what would be the ramifications for Greek democracy if SYRIZA loses its position as a major opposition force?
* **[Guest 2],** how might this crisis impact the upcoming Greek elections? Could the fragmentation of SYRIZA benefit other political parties, and if so, which ones?
**Concluding Remarks:**
Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights. This ongoing crisis within SYRIZA has far-reaching implications for Greek politics. It will be fascinating to see how these events unfold in the coming weeks and months.