Pavlos Polakis spoke about the “painful process” which, however, initiates the procedures for the election of the new leader in SYRIZA.

“I declared my availability for the next day and expressed an overall programmatic framework that can form the core of a political proposal the following day with the aim of overthrowing the neoliberal government of Mitsotakis in a short period of time”, said Mr. Polakis leaving the meeting of the Central Commission.

At the same time, he invited the members and friends to “contribute” so that the procedures can proceed “coordinated” and “unifying”, “without extreme expressions”.

“The left knows how to talk”, he underlined and pledged that whatever the result, he will remain in SYRIZA and support his perspective, while when asked about whether Mr. Kasselakis will be a candidate, he said: “if he wants to, of course , why not”.

It is noted that Pavlos Polakis has publicly expressed his intention to be a candidate for leadership. Also, in his statements, Nikolas Farandouris has left open the possibility of running for office.