Ilias Kasidiaris set for prison release and political return

Ilias Kasidiaris Golden Dawn Greek politics Domokos prison electoral law

Ilias Kasidiaris, a former spokesperson for the Golden Dawn political organization, is scheduled for release from the Domokos Detention Center on September 15, 2026, at 12:00. His lawyer, Vaso Pandazi, confirmed that Kasidiaris has completed his sentence following a landmark trial that designated Golden Dawn as a criminal organization.

Kasidiaris has announced intentions to return to the Greek political scene and participate in upcoming elections. He plans to hold a press conference following his release to clarify his political objectives. However, his return faces significant legal hurdles. While Greek law allows individuals with voting rights to join political parties, the Supreme Court has the authority to bar parties from elections if their leadership is linked to individuals convicted of serious offenses, such as directing a criminal organization. This legal framework was previously used in 2023 to block a party founded by Kasidiaris.

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Domokos Detention Center · Golden Dawn · Ilias Kasidiaris · Supreme Court of Greece · Vaso Pandazi · Vaso Pantazi

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[● 4 SOURCES] Kasidiaris will hold a press conference following his release to clarify his political intentions. www.newsbomb.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.milletnews.com · kefaloniamagazine.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Kasidiaris plans to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections with a political organization. www.newsbomb.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.milletnews.com · kefaloniamagazine.gr
[DISPUTED] Ilias Kasidiaris will be released from the Domokos Detention Center on September 15, 2026, at 12:00. www.athensmagazine.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · www.thestival.gr · www.milletnews.com · greekcitytimes.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Kasidiaris will complete his full sentence despite not having an irrevocable conviction. www.newsbomb.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Kasidiaris was sentenced to 13.5 years in prison in October 2020. www.milletnews.com · kefaloniamagazine.gr · www.lifo.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction for directing a criminal organization in March 2026. www.lifo.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The court found Golden Dawn to be a criminal organization responsible for directing violent attacks against migrants and political opponents. www.milletnews.com · www.lifo.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kasidiaris claims he will return to the political scene with full political rights. greekcitytimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Supreme Court has the authority to bar political parties from elections if their leadership is linked to individuals convicted of serious offenses. www.milletnews.com · kefaloniamagazine.gr · www.lifo.gr