The warm tetanus of SYRIZA and PASOK executives at Simitis funeral and the presidency of the Republic

Many comments and discussions brought the particularly warm climate that existed between his executives and the after the end of Kostas Simitis’ funeral. In essence, this climate may not mean anything, but it is important at this time. SYRIZA and PASOK executives were found outside the first cemetery after the end of the former Prime Minister’s funeral and exchanged warm handshakes and wishes. Some even had the opportunity to talk a little more about the current situation. CORVERSE Meanwhile, despite the fact that within SYRIZA there are pressure on Socrates Famelos to announce as soon as possible the name of the candidate proposed by SYRIZA for the presidency of the Republic, the discussion on this issue is finally postponed for the beginning of next week – Monday – as the party president of the left will be in Trikala and Karditsa from tomorrow (11.01.20205). This is because, as officials of Koumoundourou point out, “SYRIZA-PS prioritizes the issues of social policy and sends the message that interest in the social state should not begin and end the festive period or enter a second degree in the public debate, but be a priority for the state all year round.” However, the issue of the presidency seems to divide SYRIZA, as a portion of executives consider that Socrates Famelos should have announced by next Wednesday that the Prime Minister will visit Katerina Sakellaropoulos the proposal of their party to begin the discussion with the other parties. Others still think they should wait for the Prime Minister’s announcements. CORVERSE According to information at the Political Secretariat’s meeting, however, there is no way that a proposal will be submitted, a candidate being a member of the Papadreian camp. Nikos Kotzias remains, however, a serious nomination, as members of Koumoundourou think that he is best expressing Syriza’s left profile, while Lucas Katseli’s candidacy remains strong. SYRIZA’s head of the Eurogroup Kostas Arvanitis in shadowing the profile that the president will have to propose his party stressed that in his view he should “be a democrat, a democrat who will truly honour the institution. The leftists and the centre-left do not live in Greece. They’re all alive. What you want from the President or the President of the Republic is to essentially serve the principles and values of Greek democracy and European law and be a source of inspiration for the citizen. Be a reference point in these difficult times”. He even mentioned that… “SYRIZA will propose a name he considers to be in this context. It’s an honorable suggestion. It’s worth it. We are wise not to enter into the logic of nomenclature. Mr Rammos is a very important Greek citizen with a very important institutional role in the affairs of the country. He added that … “The political forces must speak, communicate and not burn the names. Syriza has rightly done so far not to put names on the table and burn them. Institutionally, the President and the Political Secretariat will come up with a specific proposal. Of course it is good for the other progressive forces to come together in a database.”