During a recent SYRIZA congress, Pavlos Polakis launched a pointed critique against Stefanos Kasselakis, claiming he lacks political substance and relies on superficial presentation. Polakis justified his previous stance on Kasselakis’s exclusion from leadership, stressing the need for united effort to navigate Greece’s political challenges. He recalled significant achievements from the past, like the rise of Alexis Tsipras as a leader who steered the country away from bankruptcy. Polakis concluded by addressing personal attacks he has faced from both opponents and colleagues, highlighting the contentious atmosphere within the party.