In a race to resolve the so-called ‘clean list’ issue before its pivotal Central Committee meeting, SYRIZA’s leadership is moving swiftly—yet internal tensions are not easing, only shifting to a new level. Anastasia Sapouna, SYRIZA’s Deputy Secretary, responded to recent calls for clarity on the composition of the Central Committee, announcing that the updated list—including replacements—will be published on Friday, 10 July 2026, at syriza.gr.
Clarifying Who Votes—and Why It Matters
This announcement follows interventions by Nikos Papas and Tryfon Alexiadis, both of whom demanded transparency ahead of Saturday’s (11 July 2026) Central Committee session—specifically, who holds voting rights. In essence, before political battle begins, the party must first define who is legally and procedurally entitled to vote.
According to Sapouna, replacements are made automatically by the responsible official, strictly in line with guidelines issued by the Central Electoral Committee—leaving no room for political interference. The statement aims to distance the process from any suspicion of internal electoral manipulation.
Financial Transparency Also Addressed
Sapouna also addressed the party’s finances: the 2025 balance sheet is already posted on SYRIZA’s website, and its audit by the competent parliamentary committee has recently been completed. Meanwhile, the 2026 budget has been discussed within party bodies and is available to members of the Political Secretariat.
A Shadow Over the Central Committee
The timing of Sapouna’s intervention underscores deepening internal unease. After Papas, Alexiadis publicly raised concerns about opacity—requesting concrete data on how the Central Committee’s composition has changed following resignations, withdrawals, and replacements. This is not a technical or accounting matter; it is fundamentally political. In a Central Committee expected to reflect new internal power dynamics, every name carries weight—and every doubt about membership could become a political flashpoint.
Alexiadis revealed he had sent an email on 2 July 2026—as both a member of the Political Secretariat and the Central Committee—requesting documentation following what he described as procedural problems at the previous session. He said he received no formal reply, only unfulfilled SMS promises. His core concern was clear: no one who has resigned or joined another party—including the newly formed ELAS led by Alexis Tsipras—should be allowed to vote on SYRIZA’s future.
Papas had earlier taken the lead, demanding immediate publication of the updated Central Committee list—a move supported by 110 party members.