SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos has made an overture to center-left parties, calling for cooperation in the face of what he described as a crisis of public trust in Greece’s institutions and political system, a crisis he blamed on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“The political system in Greece is going through a major crisis because there is a lack of trust,” Famellos said in an interview on Mega TV on Saturday.
“Mr Mitsotakis bears significant responsibility. He has a plan to take everyone down with him, to say ‘everyone is to blame.’”
Famellos also pointed out the widespread lack of confidence in key institutions, including the government and the judiciary.
“Citizens are protesting because they are being kept in the dark. Polls reflect the anxiety of today,” he added.
While acknowledging the public’s growing dissatisfaction, Famellos emphasized that recent polls not only reveal widespread discontent but also “create an obligation” for the opposition. He called for cooperation with other left-of-center parties to form a united front.
“We have clearly suggested parliamentary cooperation. This means the parties in Parliament must take a concrete stance… We can’t waste time while society is seeking answers,” he said, also inviting those who had left the party during internal turmoil to return.
According to the latest Metron Analysis poll, negative views of the New Democracy government have risen to 73% from 59%. However, New Democracy still leads with a 20% margin, while SYRIZA is in sixth place with 5.5%.