Speaking at the “Kyklos Ideon” conference organized by Evangelos Venizelos within the Delphi Economic Forum, Anna Diamantopoulou called on Greece’s political leaders to inspire optimism and offer a clear vision for the future in order to counter the uncertainty and pessimism prevailing in society. The PASOK-KINAL head of Political Planning stressed that, despite the need for strong criticism, “not everything is bleak,” emphasizing the urgent need for decentralization policies to strengthen regional Greece. She also highlighted the key challenges facing citizens, including inflation, low wages, and the housing crisis, alongside a broader crisis of trust in institutions.
When asked about potential post-election alliances, Diamantopoulou stated that PASOK would decide its stance after the elections, based on the political balance that emerges from the vote. Former Finance Minister Nikos Christodoulakis echoed this approach, arguing that society remains deeply affected by the consequences of the economic crisis and is seeking credible solutions. He pointed to rising private debt as a major concern and stressed that PASOK has realistic proposals on youth housing, dividend taxation, and the recovery of the agricultural sector.
Meanwhile, Professor Dimitris Papadimitriou and political analyst Lefteris Kousoulis highlighted the widespread frustration and anger affecting Western democracies. Kousoulis also predicted that Greece may need a second round of elections to establish a new political balance.
