Stefanos Kasselakis, the ousted leader of Syriza, has vowed to fight back against his removal from the party presidency.
In his first interview since his dismissal, Mr. Kasselakis insisted that he remains the legitimate leader of Syriza and that he will challenge the decision at the upcoming party Congress.
Mr. Kasselakis accused the party's Political Secretariat of acting unlawfully in removing him from office, claiming that the decision violates Syriza's statutes. He said the Congress, not the Secretariat, should have the final say on the matter.
Despite the internal turmoil, Mr. Kasselakis expressed his determination to run for Syriza president again, regardless of the outcome of the Congress. He also defended his actions and criticized the party's internal struggles, accusing some members of resisting necessary reforms and engaging in divisive behavior.
Mr. Kasselakis' comments have further intensified tensions within Syriza, and the party's future direction remains uncertain. The upcoming Congress will be a crucial moment for Syriza, as it will determine whether Mr. Kasselakis will retain his leadership or if a new era will begin for the party.