Alexis Haritisis: Turmoil in New Left Over His Resignation Timeline – Possible Collaboration with SYRIZA

Alexis Haritisis remains in his position as the president of New Left, at least until he decides to step down. According to insiders, there will be no meeting tomorrow where Haritisis will resign. However, it is acknowledged that there is an issue with his leadership due to a lack of control over the majority of the Central Committee of New Left. Reports suggest that Haritisis is particularly upset with his allies and would have resigned yesterday if circumstances allowed. Despite this, Haritisis aims to dispel rumors of a forced ousting by posting about railway issues, signaling that he will determine the timing and manner of his departure. His options are limited: either he resigns before the party conference scheduled for late June or waits until the conference to hand over his position, likely to Gabriel Sakkellariadis. The first scenario poses challenges since the current president must propose collaboration with SYRIZA, contrary to the majority of the Central Committee. Since the recent Central Committee meeting rejected Haritisis’ proposal in favor of Gabriel Sakkellariadis’, discussions about his future have intensified. While some expect his resignation within 24 hours, others advocate for an emergency conference to elect a new leader. Those opposing collaboration with SYRIZA prefer waiting until after the summer when developments in SYRIZA’s conference and the Alexis Tsipras matter may clarify. Meanwhile, SYRIZA’s president, Socrates Famellos, has submitted a timely question to the prime minister regarding government announcements, emphasizing the need for fair SYRIZA proposals. SYRIZA members also visited affected areas in Heraklion to assess damage and support residents.