Just as some celebrated the prospect of PASOK gaining momentum from Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for constitutional revision—offering a chance for unified, cohesive action—the party plunged back into internal strife. Haris Doukas reignited factional tensions during a recent online meeting with 850 PASOK members and supporters nationwide. Sharp criticisms targeted party leadership—and notably Anna Diamantopoulou—not for her role as Head of Political Planning, but for preemptively responding to Athens Mayor’s remarks in a way implying she sought to replace Nikos Androulakis. Meanwhile, at a Youth Organization event in Elis, Pavlos Geroulanos received enthusiastic acclaim, with chants of ‘Long live Pavlos!’ and Michalis Katrini stressing that PASOK supporters ‘tolerate neither complaints nor defeats’—calling urgently for unity and electoral victory. Notably, Doukas-aligned figures acknowledged no substantive policy differences with Geroulanos’ camp, while discussions about potential leadership changes have surfaced unexpectedly. Androulakis dismissed rumors of Doukas stepping aside as ‘absurd’, reaffirming PASOK’s autonomous yet collaborative electoral path—engaging programmatically with all progressive forces and society. He ruled out any coalition with New Democracy, insisting on clear political lines and decisive breaks with the Right. Citing his own rapid 72-day mayoral victory in Athens under PASOK’s banner, he underscored how principled leadership can deliver success—and warned that without clarity and cohesion, PASOK’s goal of first place will recede.
PASOK in New Internal Crisis: Doukas’ Criticism, Geroulanos’ Acclaim, Androulakis’ Unity Message
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