{"id":10664,"date":"2026-06-14T17:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10664"},"modified":"2026-06-14T17:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:12:00","slug":"christos-tentomas-i-am-leaving-the-party-but-i-remain-committed-to-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10664","title":{"rendered":"Christos Tentomas: I am leaving the party\u2014but I remain committed to Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"

His resignation <\/b>from the faction <\/b>with which he was elected to the top three candidates, was announced today at a special event by Christos Tentomas.<\/b><\/p>\n

He also announced at the same time that he had resigned from his position as Vice President of the Athens City Council.<\/p>\n

In his speech in Athens, in the presence of friends, colleagues, and residents from the city\u2019s neighborhoods, Christos Tentomas<\/b> emphasized that, three years after the last municipal elections, the time has come for a frank assessment of the city\u2019s progress, as well as the performance of those serving Athens, whether in the administration or the opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs someone who has served this city continuously for thirty consecutive years, I have learned to look citizens in the eye and tell the truth<\/b>,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Christos Tentomas strongly criticized the current municipal administration, emphasizing that Athens is experiencing daily deterioration in critical areas<\/b>, such as sanitation, traffic, parking, illegal activity, green spaces, public squares, playgrounds, and the challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n

As he noted, \u201cOur Athens lacks an administration that responds to the needs of citizens and the modern challenges it is called upon to address,\u201d while referring to a Municipal Authority<\/b> that \u201ccan no longer fulfill even its basic duties and, at the same time, is taking out a loan of 75 million euros<\/b>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Referring to his own career and the role of the Official Opposition, Christos Tentomas emphasized that Athens needs a new opposition dynamic, with more substance, presence, and connection with citizens<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u201cCriticism alone is not enough<\/b>. We need a modern, alternative vision that will inspire the people of Athens once again<\/b>,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

In this context, he announced his decision to leave the party, as well as his position as Vice President of the City Council, emphasizing that this choice does not signify a departure from Athens or its citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis decision of mine does not distance me from the struggle. It does not distance me from you. On the contrary, it liberates me<\/b>,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Christos Tentomas made it clear that he will continue to serve Athens as an independent city councilor, with a daily presence in the neighborhoods and with the goal of listening directly to citizens, their problems, and their suggestions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will continue to be here, on the front lines, as a simple city councilor<\/b>. To be by the side of every Athenian man and woman every day. To listen to your problems and fight for our city,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

Concluding his speech, Christos Tentomas <\/b>thanked the citizens for their support and announced further updates this fall,<\/b> making it clear that today\u2019s decision marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new path of responsibility, which will be presented in detail next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want you by my side. We\u2019ll talk again in person this fall. And then we\u2019ll have much more to say<\/b>,\u201d he said characteristically.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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