Aris Portosalte compared the concept of defection to the present day, arguing that political shifts within political parties have become much easier.

Portosalte: Defection Back Then – Political shifts today

During the broadcast of “Today” on SKAI, Aris Portosalte referred to the historical concept of ‘defection’, recalling the atmosphere that once surrounded the name of Konstantinos Mitsotakis.

“We, being old-timers back then—we kids used to say ‘treason, what did that Mitsotakis—our dad—do?’, they’d all shout together, “nightmare,” trouble, commotion, stories,” the journalist recalled.

Comparing that period with today’s political landscape, Portosalte argued that changes in political stance and party affiliation are now much more frequent. “These days, it’s easier to change parties than your underwear,” he remarked.

Dimitris Oikonomou joined the discussion, adding that these days it’s even easier to change party leader. Portosalte agreed, saying: “Of course, I’m not disputing that. Here, changes happen by the hour, not by the day.”

Concluding his remarks, the journalist argued that, despite the frequent political shifts of our time, “there is no defection at present.”