The reasons that led him to exit SYRIZA were explained by former party member George Tsipras, who yesterday, in a letter, announced his retirement denouncing ‘downstream’.
Speaking to Kontra, the George Tsipras He said he had been inactive in the party for some time now and explained that he chose to publicize his departure shortly after the conference to limit the damage. “I have been distanced from SYRIZA for several months and I am not the only one. Many people who were near or within SYRIZA have distanced themselves in recent years. It’s very bad. I thought it was better for the conference to go first and then to declare my departure, so I would not do more damage, “he noted, wishing” good luck to those who continue “.
For the Kasselaki period
Referring to the period when Stefanos Kasselakis was in the leadership of the party, George Tsipras admitted that he bears personal responsibility, while describing SYRIZA’s situation after the departure of Kasselakis extremely difficult: “Parties have returned from persecution or political defeats. However, from a state of self -deprecation and self -esteem, one can hardly return. I don’t think there is such an example. After Kasselaki’s departure, there was a conscience that we could get out of the hospital, we didn’t die, but the wound was too heavy and it was not easily overcome. “
Open to the political future
For his future plans, George Tsipras made it clear that he did not intend to leave politics. “I am in politics since my school years. I’m not leaving, why leave? I’m interested in changing things in the country. “
For a possible return of Alexis Tsipras
Asked about Alexis Tsipras’ return to the political scene, and if she could work unifying for the opposition, George Tsipras said: “Mr Tsipras, although worn out, still enjoys the confidence or assessment of a significant part of the world. I do not know if the polls are exactly the reality, as they have not seen it in active political action. Nor do I know what he wants to do. But I think it can offer. I’ve said it before: I don’t think in Messiah. “
‘People are looking for the authentic’
Finally, she also referred to the need for the world for authentic political personalities, referring to Mrs. Karystianou. “It is no coincidence that people are looking for personalities like Mrs. Karystianou. He wants someone to believe what he says. This is missing from the progressive space, “he said.