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SYRIZA rejects proposal for January congress and new leader election
The SYRIZA Central Committee has rejected a proposal by MP Pavlos Polakis to hold a party congress in January and elect a new leader. The motion was defeated in a vote with 52 against, 30 in favor, and 4 blank votes among the 170 members.
Polakis argued that the current model of collective leadership is failing to improve the party's standing, noting that polling averages remain stagnant at approximately 1.44%. He characterized the situation as a matter of survival and suggested that a new leader is necessary to provide clear political direction and move beyond the current stagnation.
In response, Rena Dourou, president of the parliamentary group, defended the collective leadership model, describing it as a “deeply leftist choice.” She emphasized the party's resilience despite internal divisions and recent departures, stating that SYRIZA remains a viable force for the next elections. Party Secretary Nikos Pappas also expressed opposition to the proposal, seeking to maintain stability and avoid further internal friction.
Entities
Alexis Tsipras · Greece · Nikos Pappas · Pavlos Polakis · Rena Dourou · SYRIZA
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Polakis stated that the collective leadership model has not increased the party's influence. www.businessdaily.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The party's polling stood at 1.2% when Famellos proposed supporting another party. www.businessdaily.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The party's average polling is currently 1.44% under the collective leadership model. www.businessdaily.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pavlos Polakis called for a regular party congress in January to elect a new leader from the grassroots. www.businessdaily.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Polakis claimed that Tsipras and Androulakis cannot become majority currents because they lack a program reflecting popular needs. www.businessdaily.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The majority of the Political Secretariat members did not agree with the proposal for an immediate leadership election.