With the post where the Constitutionalist and Professor of Public Law Mr. Xenophon Kontiadis pointed out that the withdrawal of confidence in the president of SYRIZA does not imply his removal from office, he confirmed what the parliamentary representative of SYRIZA-PS had already said on Monday, he noted Mrs. Nina Kasimati, speaking in the First Program.
Asked why, since according to the party’s constitution, he remains president, he left his office in Koumoundourou, he answered: “because that’s what he decided he wanted to do. You know, in politics you don’t always follow the formula. Nor does the fact that he left office mean that he ceases to be president.”
“The Central Committee at the end, after the announcement of the result of the vote of no confidence, voted for the chairman of the Parliamentary Group to go to Thessaloniki as the party’s representative, who now, after Mr. Famellos, is Nikos Pappas. The question of the leadership of SYRIZA is pending. It has already been decided that we will be led to a conference in order to launch the election of a new president and the election of new bodies, as I had urgently requested and in fact at the same time, but for the rest, according to the statute I am speaking and have basically spoken first, since Monday, according to the statute, after the removal of confidence, an extraordinary congress is convened. The congress is the highest body of the party, not the Central Committee, and the Congress decides everything,” said Nina Kasimati.
In fact, he then added that: “the political issue remains. I personally already from Monday and Tuesday when I spoke, I did not say that we should go to an extraordinary conference to keep things as they are. That is, after all these events it is clear that we must return to the base. In other words, the grassroots should speak, as it should have already been done since February, from the February conference, where from the floor of the conference and a quarter before we closed, even though this compromise proposal of Nikos Pappas was being launched at the time , of Sokratis Famellos and George Tsipras, I had said that we must go to elections immediately for a president and new institutions. And that’s because precisely when there are such hard and structural disputes, one should resolve the issue based on the dominant body that is our base.”
In a question related to the accusations of S. Famellos regarding the violation of the statute by S. Kasselakis, N. Kasimati said: “Mr. Famellos can have his grudges. The point is that the removal of the trust was done in a completely flawed way. First of all, all the votes that concern persons and concern the removal of the confidence of the elected when this is done by representatives, these representatives must receive, take responsibility for this vote. They don’t hide. In any case, that’s what the Central Committee decided to do, but in the end it didn’t do that either. That is, while the secret ballot was decided, there was not even a secret ballot. It became half past half. (…) I am interested in the political issue, even though everyone is judged for the way they vote and all that and unfortunately the way the voting was conducted is not an honor for the Central Committee”.
Regarding whether S. Kasselakis should claim the leadership of SYRIZA again, he answered: “I have said this many times. Yes”.
For the next day in SYRIZA, Nina Kasimati replied that in a presidential election process, it is natural that “camps” are created through the nominations. This, however, he emphasized “doesn’t mean that the next day we won’t be together.”
Asked if she believes the party can regain the unity it needs, she said “yes, I believe so, but it’s not as if nothing has happened. Everyone in our life, our path and the parties that are political organizations alive, because they consist of persons and of people. We all in our life walk and learn from our experiences. Obviously, we will not forget what has happened.”
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– What are the constitutional implications of the withdrawal of confidence in SYRIZA’s president?
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The Constitutional Fate of SYRIZA’s President: Unraveling the Controversy
In the midst of intense political debate, Professor of Public Law and Constitutional expert Mr. Xenophon Kontiadis has sparked a crucial discussion on the implications of the withdrawal of confidence in SYRIZA’s president. As the prominent party representative, Mrs. Nina Kasimati, took to the First Program to clarify the situation, the question on everyone’s mind remains: what happens next for the party’s leadership?
The Constitutionalist’s Stance
According to Kontiadis, the withdrawal of confidence in the president does not automatically imply his removal from office. This echoes the sentiments expressed by Kasimati earlier, who stressed that the party’s constitution dictates the president’s continued tenure until further notice.
The Reason Behind the Departure
When asked why SYRIZA’s president left his office in Koumoundourou despite remaining in power, Kasimati candidly replied, “because that’s what he decided he wanted to do.” This move, seemingly at odds with the party’s constitution, has sparked concerns about the leadership’s commitment to democratic processes.
The Central Committee’s Role
Kasimati shed light on the Central Committee’s decision to appoint Nikos Pappas as the party’s representative to Thessaloniki. She emphasized that the leadership question remains pending, with an extraordinary congress scheduled to elect a new president and bodies. This development underscores the need for grassroots involvement, a sentiment shared by Kasimati, who has long advocated for elections to resolve the party’s internal disputes.
The Accusations and Counter-Accusations
Sokratis Famellos’ allegations regarding the violation of the statute by Stavros Kasselakis have been met with defiance by Kasimati. She stressed that the removal of trust was flawed, citing the lack of accountability among representatives and the absence of a secret ballot. Her response has reignited debate about the party’s democratic processes and the conduct of its leaders.
The Political Future
When asked whether Kasselakis should reclaim the leadership of SYRIZA, Kasimati’s response was unequivocal: “Yes, I have said this many times.” This stance highlights the ongoing power struggle within the party and the need for a unified approach to overcome the current impasse.
The Road Ahead
As SYRIZA navigates the complexities of its internal politics, one thing is clear: the need for transparency, accountability, and grassroots involvement has never been more pressing. With the party’s fate hanging in the balance, one question dominates the conversation: what’s next for SYRIZA’s leadership?
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– What are the constitutional implications of withdrawing confidence in SYRIZA’s president?
The Constitutional Fate of SYRIZA’s President: Unraveling the Controversy
In the midst of intense political debate, Professor of Public Law and Constitutional expert Mr. Xenophon Kontiadis has sparked a crucial discussion on the implications of the withdrawal of confidence in SYRIZA’s
