Sofia Makri assumes leadership of EDEK and initiates party restructuring

Sofia Christodoulou Makri has assumed the presidency of the EDEK party, marking a significant transition for the historic political organization. Her first major action was the unanimous decision to lift all previous expulsions of party members without conditions, allowing them to return with full rights. This move aims to heal internal rifts and strengthen the party following recent electoral challenges that severely impacted its financial state and state funding.

Makri has outlined an ambitious timeline for reorganization, beginning with a statute congress in October, followed by an electoral congress in December to elect the remainder of the party leadership. In the interim, she is focusing on economic restructuring and preparing specific policy proposals for various sectors. Furthermore, Makri has initiated high-level contacts with other political parties, including a recent meeting with DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos to discuss cooperation among centrist forces.

The party is currently evaluating its future political trajectory, including a potential reassessment of its support for President Nikos Christodoulides ahead of the 2028 presidential elections. While some within the party advocate for autonomous political action, others are exploring various partnership models to ensure the party's future viability.