Chaining reactions were provoked in SYRIZA and ELA.S the post by George Siakantaris in support of the Famellos proposal and the participation of Koumoundourou executives in Alexis Tsipras’ new political venture.
The post in question was deleted shortly afterwards, but Paulos Polakis seized the opportunity to talk about a plan to “liquidate” the party.
The main author of the ELAS manifesto appeared to welcome both Socrates Famellos’ suggestion and the possible participation of SYRIZA-PS executives in the new political formation.
The post provoked immediate reactions, as many felt it reinforced the scenarios of the party’s political absorption by the new body.
Giorgos Siakandaris wrote: “Socrates Famellos’ suggestion is very positive and even more positive is the possible integration of the experience of SYRIZA-PS cadres into the ELAS project alongside the further politicization of the new party’s discourse.”
Note that his appointment came shortly after Socrates Famellos’ recommendation to the Political Secretariat, which was approved by a majority vote. According to reports, the leadership line that was passed was that Syriza is not in competition with Alexis Tsipras’ new party.
The content of the post created uproar both in Koumoundourou and within the ELAS environment, with executives expressing annoyance at the political message being publicly broadcast.
Note that shortly afterwards, George Siakandaris took down the post in question, without any clarification.
Pavlos Polakis, an opponent of the Tsipras party, responded in a particularly sharp manner through his own post.
The Chania MP wrote: “The humiliation is not purged by taking down the post of Siakantaris!!! Just shame on those who serve without shame the plan to liquidate SYRIZA-PS! See you tomorrow at the Central Committee”.
It is obvious that his intervention raises the stakes even higher ahead of the Central Committee meeting, where the next moves and balances in the party are expected to be put on the table.
