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Political return of Ilias Kasidiaris in Greece

Overview

Ilias Kasidiaris, a former lawmaker convicted for his involvement in the criminal organization Golden Dawn, is preparing for a political re-engagement ahead of his scheduled mid-September 2026 imprisonment release.

His lawyer, Vaso Pantazi, has confirmed that Kasidiaris is scheduled to be released from the Domokos Detention Center on September 15, 2026, at 12:00. Pantazi stated that Kasidiaris will have served his entire sentence despite the absence of an irrevocable conviction, characterizing the circumstances as a blow to human rights and the presumption of innocence.

Following his release, Kasidiaris intends to announce the formation of a new political party under the banner of his existing movement, ‘Ellines’. While the party describes itself as having a ‘patriotic-nationalist’ character, his ability to participate in future elections remains a point of contention. He is expected to hold a press conference to clarify his political intentions and address rumors regarding his future path.

Legal experts and officials, including Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, have noted that while there may be no direct legal way to prevent him from running as a candidate, there may be mechanisms to prevent him from serving as a party leader. This follows a 2023 precedent where the Supreme Court blocked similar attempts by political formations linked to Kasidiaris from participating in elections. The court ruled that it has the authority to examine the true leadership of a political group to prevent the circumvention of legal restrictions through changes in names or organizational structures.

As his release approaches, Kasidiaris has shifted toward a digital-first strategy to rebuild his presence. This approach utilizes social media platforms, AI tools, and a network of digital influencers to rebrand himself as a ‘politically persecuted’ anti-establishment figure.

Entities

Golden Dawn · Ilias Kasidiaris · Supreme Court of Greece · Ellines · Domokos Detention Center

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Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Ilias Kasidiaris to be released from prison on September 15

    Ilias Kasidiaris is set to be released from Domokos Detention Center on September 15, 2026. His lawyer confirmed he plans to run in upcoming parliamentary elections with a political organization.

  2. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Ilias Kasidiaris to be released from prison and launch new party

    Convicted former Golden Dawn member Ilias Kasidiaris is set for release on September 15, 2026, planning to launch a new nationalist party despite legal precedents regarding his political eligibility.

  3. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ilias Kasidiaris explores political comeback scenarios

    Former Golden Dawn member Ilias Kasidiaris is reportedly considering a political comeback through either a new ‘ghost party’ or as a candidate for an existing party, despite significant legal obstacles.

Sources

athensmagazine.gr · dnews.gr · efsyn.gr · kefaloniamagazine.gr · lifo.gr · lykavitos.gr · newsbomb.gr · pelop.gr · reader.gr · thebest.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thestival.gr · thetoc.gr

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