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PASOK parliamentary expansion and strategic policy disputes

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PASOK parliamentary expansion and internal strategic debate policy disputes

In late July 2026, the centre-left Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) announced plans to bring independent MP Michail Hourdaki into its ranks, aiming to broaden its parliamentary group ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair and upcoming elections. Party leader Nikos Androulakis highlighted the move as part of a strategy to improve poll standings against New Democracy. By early August, PASOK had escalated this effort into a coordinated “bilateral expansion” campaign, formally welcoming Hourdakis and adding a wave of roughly 120 supporters from across the centre-right and former SYRIZA, Potami, DIMAR, and Renewing Left circles. As the party prepares for its pre-election campaign launch, it is organizing a major mobilization in Crete, including a large-scale event on September 3. Simultaneously, PASOK continues its recruitment efforts, maintaining contact with independent MPs Nina Kasimati and Alexandros Avlonitis, with potential announcements expected soon. Discussions are also reportedly ongoing with Evangelos Apostolakis. By late August, internal tensions have emerged following comments by Athens Mayor Charis Doukas. Doukas Doukas, who urged the party to move beyond a “social democracy of assimilation” and advocated for a in favor of “democratic radical realism” that emphasizes public control over strategic sectors rather than acting as a supplementary force to the ruling party. realism.” This has sparked debate within the party, debate, with Panagiotis Loukos, an associate of Anna Diamantopoulou, challenging the permanence of party decisions by Loukos stating that “congressional decisions are not sacred scriptures.” Amidst these internal debates, PASOK is intensifying its strategy ahead Political disputes have also escalated regarding the management of the International Thessaloniki Fair (DTM). Leader Nikos Androulakis is prioritizing issues such as private debt to differentiate Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the party from both ‘Greece 2.0’ program. PASOK spokesperson Pavlos Geroulanos criticized the government government, alleging that over 100 projects have been de-prioritized, specifically citing health projects and SYRIZA. A specific event at reduced energy storage targets. Minister of State Akis Skertsos responded that de-prioritization does not mean cancellation, noting that projects like the ‘Seraphio’ is scheduled Northern Motorway of Crete have been moved to present the party’s stance alternative funding sources. Amidst these disputes, PASOK continues to focus on ‘red loans.’ private debt and taxation ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair.

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  1. 2026-08-26 09:59 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and strategic policy disputes
  2. 2026-08-25 05:35 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and internal strategic debate
  3. 2026-08-24 12:16 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and internal strategic debate
  4. 2026-08-24 05:12 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and campaign buildup
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  6. 2026-08-23 14:02 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and campaign buildup
  7. 2026-08-23 05:43 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion and campaign buildup
  8. 2026-08-21 04:19 UTC PASOK parliamentary expansion
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