Maria Karystianou's 'Hope for Democracy' party sees wave of resignations

After the resignation and subsequent expulsion of spokesperson Thanasios Avgerinos from the newly founded party ‘Hope for Democracy’, three additional members announced their departure. Actress Kateryna Moutsatsou, school psychologist Maria Ioannidou and union leader Takis Kotsorgios each issued statements thanking colleagues and reaffirming their commitment to democratic ideals, while also criticizing internal management and decision‑making processes.

The resignations deepen an ongoing internal crisis within the party, which was launched only weeks earlier. Avgerinos posted a sharp message on social media following his removal, quoting a proverb and sharing an image of a book cover, further highlighting the factional tensions. The cumulative exits underscore growing discord around the leadership of Maria Karystianou and raise questions about the movement’s future cohesion.