Former MP Giorgos Varnavas denies return to EDEK and alleges harassment

Former Member of Parliament Giorgos Varnavas has issued a formal statement refuting claims that he was approached to return to the EDEK party. He explicitly denied refusing such an offer, as he maintains no such offer was extended to him. Varnavas stated that he has been the target of offensive language and online attacks on social media by individuals he identifies as EDEK-affiliated personnel. He claims these attacks are a direct consequence of his decision not to support the party's electoral ticket in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Furthermore, he cited long-standing political disagreements, internal exclusions, and party developments as the primary reasons for his initial departure from EDEK. Varnavas noted that he maintained silence for several weeks to avoid unnecessary conflict. However, he warned that he will no longer remain silent in the face of what he described as a smear campaign against himself and his family. The party has not officially responded to these specific accusations in the provided texts.