PASOK is entering a new period of intra -party tension, as Katerina Batzeli’s reference to the Ethics Committee is causing reactions and opening a new cycle of introversion.

The reason for Ms Batzeli’s referral was a statement that she had described as a “toxic and incorrect” statement-response by PASOK to SYRIZA parliamentary spokesman Nikos Pappas.

Subsequently, the move to refer Ms Batzeli to the Ethics Committee sparked a reaction to the mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, whom the former minister had openly supported in the in -party elections for PASOK’s leadership.

In their criticism, Mr Doukas’ associates speak of a selective reaction of Harilaou Trikoupis, putting a series of party executives in the frame.

In particular, Mr Doukas’ environment notes that “two measures and two weights cannot be applied. When in statements by the parliamentary representative (who said we could work with Varoufaki-Konstantopoulou), the secretary of the KO (who said that those who talk about elections), the responsible political planning (who said it was a “memorial” of the politicians) Konstantopoulou) There was no reaction from the leadership, then he cannot be selectively involved with a member of the CCI member. “

Pavlos Geroulanos responded to the Criticism of the Mayor of Athens, commenting that “the use of the truth group arguments is downgrading the political debate”.

With a sharp commentary they responded to the criticism of Harry Duke PASOK circles, saying: “We are working in PASOK to make our party again the power of government change that the country needs. It would be good for those who are still left in the period of intra -party elections to do any work in the same direction. “

Subsequently, in response to the comment of Harilaou Trikoupis, associates of Haris Doukas emphasized, “PASOK must unite and not divide. To add and not to remove. Indeed, everyone has to do their job properly in PASOK and not look for atonement victims. “

The timing of the confrontation

The new tension was triggered by Katerina Batzeli’s referral on her recent statements.
Ms Batzeli had described PASOK’s “toxic and incorrect” statement-answer to SYRIZA parliamentary spokesman Nikos Pappas.

Mr Pappas put on Nikos Androulakis, saying: “Mr Androulakis’ wording that if we pumper the forces will be reduced overall, violates common sense and mathematics. And because he violates them, I feel like someone might have vetoed him. “

Katerina Batzeli commenting on PASOK’s response to Blue Sky: “For PASOK’s latest announcement I personally consider it to be a toxic and incorrect statement, as Mr Pappas said that Mr Androulakis could not be pulling on him. 13-0. Justice has decided, this is, we closed and following the New Democracy lagage confirms that someone is pulling you off the right. “