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PASOK political membership expansion

Overview

Following his official entry into the PASOK parliamentary group, Alexandros Avlonitis has clarified his position regarding potential post-election coalitions. On September 21, 2026, Avlonitis emphasized that the primary objective of such cooperation would be to achieve political change and defeat New Democracy. He suggested that PASOK could engage in dialogue with the Greek Left Co-operation (ELAS), SYRIZA, and Zoi Konstantopoulou, provided the cooperation serves the interest of forming a functional government. He called for the democratic camp to unite around PASOK and leader Nikos Androulakis, focusing on a program with clear social and developmental goals. By September 23, 2026, Avlonitis further refined his stance, noting that while PASOK should aim for first place, it must remain open to dialogue with other center-left parties—including SYRIZA, MeRA25, and New Left—should a second round of elections occur. He stressed that any political direction must be dictated by the will of the Greek people as expressed through election results. Avlonitis also established a firm ideological boundary regarding the current administration, stating, “If PASOK cooperates with New Democracy, I am going home,” arguing that partnering with the party PASOK has been opposing would be ideologically inconsistent. On October 1, 2026, Giannis Michelogiannakis, the former Member of Parliament for Heraklion, announced his return to PASOK to join forces with Nikos Androulakis. On October 4, 2026, retired admiral and former Minister of National Defense Evangelos Apostolakis officially joined the PASOK parliamentary group following a meeting with Androulakis. Apostolakis, who was previously an independent MP elected via SYRIZA, described his decision as a challenge, stating, “I am going against the wave, I am not afraid of the wave.” He noted his rejection of certain political demands and personal solutions offered during his transition. Androulakis expressed confidence that Apostolakis’s expertise will contribute to the party’s national defense policy.

Entities

PASOK · Nikos Androulakis · SYRIZA · Alexandros Avlonitis · Evangelos Apostolakis

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    PASOK conducts regional visit to Larissa and welcomes new MP

    PASOK representatives visited Larissa to discuss regional development, agriculture, and infrastructure, while MP Evangelos Apostolakis officially joined the party's parliamentary group.

  2. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Evangelos Apostolakis joins PASOK parliamentary group

    Former Defense Minister and independent MP Evangelos Apostolakis has officially joined the PASOK parliamentary group following a meeting with party leader Nikos Androulakis.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Giannis Michelogiannakis rejoins PASOK

    Former MP Giannis Michelogiannakis has rejoined PASOK – Movement for Change, citing a return to his ideological roots and a desire to build a progressive alternative to New Democracy.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Alexandros Avlonitis clarifies PASOK's stance on political coalitions

    PASOK lawmaker Alexandros Avlonitis clarified that while he supports potential center-left coalitions in a second election round, he rejects any cooperation with the governing New Democracy party.

  5. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Avlonitis discusses potential PASOK coalitions with SYRIZA and ELAS

    Alexandros Avlonitis clarifies that PASOK could pursue post-election coalitions with SYRIZA and ELAS to achieve political change and defeat New Democracy.

  6. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    PASOK welcomes MP Alexandros Avlonitis to parliamentary group

    PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has welcomed Corfu MP Alexandros Avlonitis into the party’s parliamentary group, marking a significant shift in the Greek center-left political landscape.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    PASOK expects joining of MPs Apostolakis and Avlonitis

    Independent MPs Evangelos Apostolakis and Alexandros Avlonitis are set to join PASOK, signaling the party's growing influence within Greece's progressive political landscape.

Sources

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