Six candidates for the leadership of socialist PASOK opposition engaged in a three-hour televised debate broadcast on state television ERT. No clear winner emerged among the candidates, including incumbent leader Nikos Androulakis and former minister Anna Diamantopoulou. The debate started calmly but escalated into heated exchanges, with candidates defending themselves against criticism.
Topics ranged from wiretapping scandals to party loyalty, with accusations of collaboration with opposition parties. Geroulanos questioned Diamantopoulou’s ability to lead, given her absence from the party struggles for 12 years. The debate also touched on PASOK’s decline in popularity and the upcoming leadership election scheduled for October.
The exchanges were passionate, with each candidate trying to distinguish themselves as the best choice for leading PASOK forward. Androulakis currently leads in the polls, but the outcome of the election remains uncertain.