“The conference is very critical, because he has to plan the next day SIRIZA“, said on Sunday one of the party’s presidential candidates, Famous Socrates.
Asked whether Congress could annul the Central Committee’s decision, he replied: “Politics is not an issue. The reality is that we find ourselves in a difficult and critical situation, which gives us cause for concern. One cannot be satisfied and satisfied with an internal party crisis.
The proposal that I and many other comrades presented was to appeal to the base, without even censorship. It was a clear vision for many, because the situation of a shrunken and discredited SYRIZA was very bad. There were serious mistakes at the leadership level. And I had assessed – and suggested – that a change is also necessary at the leadership level, so that we can respond to the needs that society has. There was no desire on my part to create that tension. SYRIZA must become serious and trustworthy,” he noted.
As he added, “SYRIZA is necessary in Greek society. I believe PASOK cannot provide the answers. They cannot be given by any other party in the progressive space. And the response to Mr. Mitsotakis must be progressive. “Progressive” means that there should be progress locally, because today, unfortunately, there is a retreat.”
Regarding his own candidacy, Mr. Fammelos stated: “My intention is to present my own alternative, both for SYRIZA and for our country.
Indeed, the Conference is important. The effort I will make – and with the visits I will make starting next week – is to bring old and new friends to SYRIZA. To discuss what SYRIZA wants. Not only do we want president, because what is at stake in the elections is SYRIZA, not just the president’s face… I am with the group, with “us”.
Yesterday it was not good to be gathered inside the room and outside some members of the Central Committee accusing us of not having a quorum, while they were there but did not sign. That’s what I would like us to go further,” he said.
Source: RES-MPE