SYRIZA embraces the chaos
Five years ago SYRIZA was in power in Greece, but it is currently languishing in third place in the opinion polls and the nascent leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis is being constantly buffeted by internal disputes.
In this episode, Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis set out how the left-wing party ended up in this uncomfortable position. Nick also speaks to MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou about Kasselakis's unusual approach and the recent stormy party conference, which almost resulted in another leadership contest.
Useful links
Kassalekis goes from blank canvas to empty vessel, blowing open progressive space - MacroPolis
The modern left for progressive governance - LSE Hellenic Observatory
Greece’s New Political Star Is a TikTok Creation - Wired
He’s Gone From Miami, to Celebrity, to Upending Greek Politics - New York Times
Greece’s main opposition party cracks up some more - Politico
