New Left: Haritsis Resigns – Sakellaridis Steps in as Interim President

In a surprising leadership shift within the New Left, Alexis Haritsis announced his resignation as party President and head of its Parliamentary Group. The announcement was made during today’s meeting of the Political Bureau, accompanied by warm thanks for Haritsis’s contribution.

“His integrity and dedication constitute a valuable legacy for our party,” the official statement reads, highlighting Haritsis’s pivotal role from the party’s founding through today.

Sakellaridis Takes the Helm

Under the party’s statute, Gabriel Sakellaridis, Secretary of the Central Committee, will serve as interim President until the extraordinary congress determines the new leadership. An announcement regarding the new head of the Parliamentary Group is expected shortly, reinforcing organizational continuity amid ongoing political challenges.

The New Left emphasizes that, despite leadership changes, the party remains unified, radical, and socially grounded, focusing on tackling the cost-of-living crisis, climate emergency, and threats to democracy and public security.

“Our response to the pervasive fear and absurdity we face is a strong Left, deeply connected to social movements and ecological forces,” the statement declares, calling members, youth, and progressive citizens to unite and act against the policies of the Mitsotakis government.

Next Steps and Outlook

The extraordinary congress will be a crucial moment for the party’s reorganization and strengthening, as the New Left seeks to assert its presence in the political arena with a clear program: strengthening leftist politics, rebuilding during a crisis period, and maintaining a meaningful connection with society.

The interim leadership of Gabriel Sakellaridis provides stability and continuity, ensuring organized procedures move forward, while the New Left remains active in political debate and social initiatives.

A New Chapter for the Left

Haritsis’s resignation and Sakellaridis’s assumption of duties mark a new era for the New Left, with unity, strategy, and radical policies at the forefront.

“Now is the moment to unite against the normalcy of war, inflation, and the climate crisis,” the leadership asserts, calling on all progressive citizens to join forces.

Source: pagenews.gr