He avoided answering directly whether Nikos Pappas will run for president for SYRIZA, saying, however, that “there is no such intention and there is no talk” at this time.
At the press conference, which is currently taking place in Thessaloniki, he was also asked whether Stefanos Kasselakis could be a candidate, but he was also asked to comment on the possibility of Alexis Tsipras returning to the party leadership.
“SYRIZA has a statute. Mr. Kasselakis has been deemed disqualified. There is no obstacle to participation in the party’s internal processes,” he said, adding: “I am absolutely certain that calm voices will prevail and we will move towards democratic elections.”
To Alexis Tsipras: Don’t invoke him, don’t interpret him
Referring to Alexis Tsipras, he described him as “the country’s political capital”.
“Alexis Tsipras has transformed SYRIZA from a small left-wing party into a leading force. It is not good to invoke or interpret him. He is the capital of SYRIZA, of the left and of the country. He has an international shine. Let’s stick to his positions and public statements,” he said characteristically.
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