“We do not know what behind-the-scenes consultations Mr. Pappas is referring to or inventing after the fact,” New Left sources emphasize.

“However, we know that it took more than 24 hours from Sunday’s revelation, contradictory leaks and an incomprehensible message from Mr. Kasselakis, for SYRIZA to finally sign the motion of no confidence. We also know that the New Left publicly submitted the invitation to the democratic opposition parties to submit a motion of no confidence on March 6,” the same sources note.

“We also know that SYRIZA hastened to deny it with the argument – through the mouth of Mrs. Kehagia – that a motion of no confidence will rally New Democracy and thus serve the government. Finally, we know that on the morning of March 24, Alexis Haritsis clearly stated that the Mitsotakis government must fall. Later, Mr. Androulakis brought back the proposal of the New Left, which we obviously supported. These are all facts. As a matter of fact, Mr. Pappas with his statement today offered a valuable service to New Democracy. Let him or the president of his party answer why he chose to do it,” New Left sources conclude.