PASOK Faces Internal Confusion Amid Poll Results and Party Line

In the wake of a serious incident involving Nikos Androulakis and party MP Evangelia Liakouli, as fears grow that PASOK is now battling for second place due to Zoē Konstantopoulou’s rising popularity, the leader of the official opposition launched a fierce attack against the government regarding the handling of the Tempi issue and the preliminary committee. The atmosphere at Harilaou Trikoupis headquarters is bleak following recent polls, with Metron Analysis showing New Democracy slipping to 20%, PASOK at 10.1%, SYRIZA at 5.5%, KKE at 6.3%, Greek Solution at 7.5%, and only Freedom Row recording an increase to 11.1%. Meanwhile, Pulse shows Androulakis’ party and Freedom Row moving in tandem at 14%. Opinion Poll also indicates PASOK losing its second-place position while Konstantopoulou gains ground daily. Party MPs accuse leadership of poor choices and political missteps leading to this unfavorable position, criticizing internal favoritism. Additionally, the party’s unclear stance oscillating between aggressive politics and institutional stability causes further confusion. Efforts by old-guard members to initiate initiatives for crisis resolution are underway. Regarding the preliminary committee and Christos Triantopoulos, Androulakis criticized governmental hypocrisy and lack of political courage, accusing them of undermining accountability. Criticisms extend to Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ previous stance on similar issues, highlighting contradictions. Social media exchanges further inflame tensions, with Paulos Marinakis labeling PASOK ‘Green Solution,’ while dismissing their criticisms as fake news. PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas countered these claims, emphasizing the government’s shifting stances on institutional procedures.