SYRIZA: The “apostasy” Apostolakis, the wrath of Tsipras, Marx and Famelou expectations

For “a shameful apostasy” Koumundourou made yesterday (28.11.2024) a speech referring to the decision of his Member of State to independence by holding the seat. Or brought the angry reaction of both the party and Alexis Tsipras. The former Prime Minister reportedly had telephone contact with Evangelos Apostolakis during the previous days at the initiative of the latter. “In an absolute way he transferred his position that especially an appointed MP when he disagrees with the party that elected him resigns, leaving the seat that neither politically nor morally belongs to him. Apparently he heard advice from others,” said people who know the former Prime Minister’s movements. The move of the former MP of SYRIZA, is described as unprecedented in political data as Evangelos Apostolakis is actually an appointed MP. He himself to justify his act appeared to interpret his role by saying that: “The institution of the Member of State ensures the overall representation of society rather than micro-party balances. It is therefore my duty to continue working with moral, transparency and commitment to the national interest, unaffected by petty party considerations.” SYRIZA in his announcement pointed out that: “He did not think of the Party that honored him by placing him in the Vote of State, nor the voters of SYRIZA. From now on it will bear the stigma of apostasy, trespassing and insulting the popular verdict and will, as well as of serving the aims of the Mitsotakis government and the conflict, which are particularly concerned by the restarting and strengthening of Syriza. He must at the last minute deliver the seat that does not belong to him, especially since SYRIZA-PS placed him in the Vote of State. Otherwise, the Greek people will send him to the seat of political history. And there is no one going to save him.” ‘Marx and Diplomacy’ While Evangelos Apostolakis made this unprecedented move, Nikos Kotzias in the presence of many people and saw executives of Syriza and the New Left presented his book “Marx and Diplomacy”. In the presentation of the book there was Alexis Tsipras, Socrates Famellus, Nikos Pappas, Olga Gerovasili, Paul Polakis, Katerina Notopoulou, Rania Svigou, Simeon Kedikoglu, Dionysios Kalamatianos, Christos Spirtzis. Giannis Ragousis, Marina Kontotoli, Tryphon Alexiadis, Thanasis Theocharopoulos, Kostas Zachariadis, Giannis Boulekos. From the New Left, Sia Anagnostopoulou, Kostas Poulakis and Giorgos Stathakis attended. Present were Stephen Jumakas, Nikos Toskas and Marilena Koppa. The presence of many SYRIZA executives in this event has rekindled the scenarios for the approach of Nikos Kotzias and in the lobby to return to the party is Dionysis Teboneras. Relief and expectations The presence of Alexis Tsipras, however, yesterday at the side of Socrates Famellus brought relief and great expectations to Koumoundouros as SYRIZA officials consider that the presence of the former prime minister in the reconstruction of the party can play a decisive role. Alexis Tsipras made the first move to show that he would be close to the new leadership last Sunday when he went to vote in the internal party election while yesterday he appeared ready to help his party in this difficult situation. Socrates Famellus reportedly informed the former prime minister of the party’s restart plans, using the tens of thousands of members’ promotional power that took part in the recent election process, but also enrolling over 10,000 new members. He spoke of a clear mandate for a SYRIZA effective, powerful, constituted, with a single expression and action, that will be able to respond to popular needs and play the role of the real main opposition. Contrast its depreciation and dematerialization plans. Alexis Tsipras, for his part, stressed that he will be present in every effort of SYRIZA that will make the progressive leading party of developments. Exit door from Giannis Sarakiotis At the same time he declared his independence in the House, thus leaving the Kumoundouru party with 28 MPs. In statements he said that “It is a difficult decision when you have served a space for a number of years. What I’m experiencing is not just me. I didn’t feel like I was visiting SYRIZA but I felt him at my house so this decision is very difficult.” The door of Kumoundurus passed yesterday to meet with the party president and the State MP, Helena Akrita. The information says that the meeting took place in a good climate while according to Socrates Famellus’s post, his country MP made it clear once again that if she left she would also deliver her seat. From Monday Socrates Famelos is expected to submit his proposals for the use of all SYRIZA officials. The interventions and posts made in the last few hours by Paul Polakis on health issues show that the MP of Chania will deal with health prices facing Adoni Georgiadis on a daily basis.