Independent MP Petros Pappas shared his thoughts on the current political turmoil within SYRIZA during an interview on ERTNews. He described a collective democratic sorrow among former members, expressing that the party has strayed from democratic ideals. Pappas emphasized his commitment to addressing constituents’ issues rather than personal political survival. He recognized the hopes invested in Stefanos Kasselakis as a potential agent of change but noted that the opportunity for transformation was lost. Pappas called for a coherent progressive alternative in Greek politics amidst dissatisfaction with the current government.