EDEK holds extraordinary congress to address parliamentary election defeat

On July 5, 2026, the EDEK party held an extraordinary national congress following its failure to secure parliamentary representation in the recent elections, where it received only 3.3% of the vote. Initiated by party president Nikos Anastasiou, the event aims to navigate the party's future amid internal tensions and calls for reform. The agenda focuses on four key areas: implementing the Central Committee's June 7 decision to hold constitutional, ideological-political, and electoral congresses; finalizing the membership registry based on a July 23, 2025, decision; conducting an independent financial and asset audit; and reorganizing staff due to a significant reduction in state funding. While some factions within the party welcome these steps as a path to restructuring, others criticize the process as a potential distraction or a way to postpone leadership elections. Supporters of the 'Agona' (Struggle) initiative have urged members to participate to push for transparency and a return to the party's socialist roots. Differing internal opinions persist regarding the validity of various membership registries and the party's overall strategic direction, with some members calling for the immediate resignation of those responsible for the electoral failure.