Yiannis Karousos criticizes internal party conduct during election process

On November 11, 2026, Yiannis Karousos issued a public statement regarding the ongoing internal party election process. Karousos emphasized that democratic procedures require equal treatment of all candidates and full respect for the independent judgment of the party's grassroots members. He explicitly criticized recent maneuvers and statements that he believes create unnecessary division within the party ranks.

Specifically, Karousos leveled criticism at Harris Georgiades, arguing that individuals who have held or currently hold high-ranking state or party positions bear a heightened responsibility to maintain unity. He challenged the use of ultimatums and the framing of certain leadership choices as the only viable path. According to Karousos, high-ranking officials should remain neutral in their public interventions to ensure the integrity of the process, and he warned against rhetoric that threatens potential withdrawal or abstention from the collective party goals.

The context of these developments is an internal party election that has triggered tensions among leadership figures. Karousos's intervention highlights growing concerns over how the electoral process is being managed and the potential for long-term internal fracturing if established members do not respect the final mandate of the party membership.