The debate of the candidates for the presidency of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, which was held on ERT, was a complete success, the official opposition says in a statement. “The four candidates, Apostolos Gletsos, Pavlos Polakis, Sokratis Famellos and Nikolas Farandouris responded with their own vision and plan for the leadership of the party,” it is emphasized.

“The debate and dialogue between the candidates showed that the process for the selection of the next President of the Party is governed by the principles of democracy, respect for different points of view and lively dialogue. The success of the debate constitutes another step, in view of the of the electoral process next Sunday, which shows that SYRIZA-PS is ready to move into a new dynamic period, putting as its first concern the political proposals against impasse of the neoliberal Mitsotakis government,” notes Koumoundourou.

“The experience and professionalism that govern Public Television, at all levels, played a decisive role in the success of the debate. In this context, the contribution of ERT journalists Christina Vidou and Apostolos Maggiriadis, who were responsible for coordination, was decisive” he concludes the announcement.