Nikolas Farantouris, currently an independent MEP formerly with SYRIZA, has voiced clear support for PASOK, strongly indicating that a move to Greece’s main opposition party is near.
“I will not remain independent forever. There will be decisions soon,” he said in an interview with Parapolitika 90.1 FM.
Farantouris aligned himself with PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, stating: “I unite my voice for transparency and political change,” echoing the party’s central message.
He added that “no one should be absent” from this effort, describing PASOK as “the only organized pole” capable of ensuring political momentum toward elections.
Farantouris, who is soon expected to join PASOK’s group in the European Parliament, ruled out a return to contest the next Greek election.
“As a fresh MEP, I have issues to complete. I will continue my term,” he said.
SYRIZA expelled Farantouris from its group in the European Parliament in January following comments in which he said he would “welcome” the formation of a new political party by Maria Karystianou, at the time, the Tempe railway victims’ head activist, who has since founded a political movement.