Angeliki S. Trikili
Coordinator of the Kalymnos Local Organization
Member of the Central Restart Committee
SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance is currently undergoing a pre-congress dialogue process, in view of the upcoming Congress scheduled for this June. A process that might be perceived as relevant only to a few, rather than society as a whole. A process often criticized with comments like: “once again, you’re dealing with internal party matters, elections, analyses, introversion—who really cares about any of this?”
And yet, it does matter. It concerns a society that, amidst a full-blown dystopia, watches a relentless theater of the absurd unfold daily in all public forums—a distortion of reality, cover-up of criminal responsibilities, deliberate confusion of public opinion, and the creation of “hot” news stories designed to shift the political agenda.
Political science has long explained these tactics. They are not new recipes for manipulating public opinion, but old, tested—and sadly, sometimes effective—methods for achieving specific goals:
We identify and focus on a “problem” (e.g., a canteen occupation—violence in public universities only).
We artificially inflate it through overexposure and overanalysis, facilitated by fully coordinated mainstream media and information networks.
We enrich it with “documentation” from supposed “authorities” in political life who tirelessly voice their highly directed views as if they were absolute truths.
We “interpret” it and frame it as a social phenomenon indicative of widespread lawlessness, supposedly exclusive to public education institutions.
We then provoke public outrage and moral panic.
And finally, we respond to the “spontaneous” but completely manipulated public demand with strict penalties (expulsions, loss of student status, etc.) and preemptive repressive measures to “deal” with the phenomenon.
At that point, the plan has fulfilled its purpose. The citizen, now fearful and withdrawn, retreats into their microcosm, managing a bleak daily life in which they have been made socially captive. They have no desire—or time—to engage “with such matters,” meaning politics, society, or public discourse. Inevitably, they fall into apathy (“they’re all the same”) and political withdrawal, ultimately serving the very forces that keep them subdued.
And in doing so, they forfeit the only real power they have—their participation in the processes of shaping and implementing policies that could improve their lives and create conditions of progress.
SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance has just concluded a long and important phase of policy development and proposal drafting ahead of the upcoming Congress. Through the Central Restart Committee and the Policy Committee, in which I personally participated, and with the valuable work of the thematic working groups, we analyzed, proposed, and shaped a broad framework of positions and proposals relevant to all of society.
Indicative themes include:
- International developments – social challenges and our role within them
- Productive reconstruction – insularity
- Labor rights, social and solidarity economy
- Digital transformation, feminist policy, protection of rights
SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance is a left-wing progressive party that fights daily, inside and outside Parliament, to genuinely and credibly defend the interests of the vast majority of citizens.
SYRIZA – P.S. has always had well-researched and structured positions on the key issues affecting society as a whole and each of us individually.
It makes proposals in all areas of political and social life with the core aim of real improvement.
It defends and supports the interests of a society that is fighting, with its last remaining strength, to cope with the harsh conditions imposed by current government policies.
We live in a reality where more than a quarter of citizens face the looming threat of poverty, where cartels operate unchecked, where inflation is soaring, and where government measures are superficial and utterly ineffective. With wages that are degrading, and the majority of small and medium-sized enterprises excluded from the Recovery Fund.
Yes, SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance has a comprehensive, effective, and socially just proposal.
Without empty slogans or sensationalist shouting.
Yes, SYRIZA – P.S. has both the ability and—more importantly—the political will to represent the broad majority of society and defend its right to a life of dignity, hope, and progress—not a life of mere survival.
Yes, SYRIZA – P.S. has the strength to recognize its mistakes and move forward consciously and in an organized manner, fostering dialogue and cooperation among left-wing and progressive forces, aiming to build a strong party of the Governing Left.
In this context, no one is redundant, and no one should remain passive.
Participation in collective processes is a meaningful act and a social responsibility for the life we all want and deserve.
Every progressive citizen has a place in this shared effort for political and social change.
Election of Congress Delegates: May 31
Restart Congress: June 12–15
Election of Central and Regional Committees: June 29
