PASOK launches broad recruitment drive ahead of elections
PASOK is intensifying its pre-election campaign by inviting a wide range of politicians, former officials and public figures to join its ranks.
PASOK is moving into full-scale electoral preparation, seeking to broaden its appeal beyond traditional voters. Party officials say recent polls show growing resonance, positioning PASOK as a potential majority force if one outlet government falters. The March congress unanimously endorsed a bilateral expansion plan, targeting both independent legislators willing to sit with PASOK and a diverse set of local officials, former SYRIZA deputies, ex-ND allies and cultural figures.
Names already confirmed include MPs Petros Pappas, Rania Thrascia, Michalis Hourdakis, Alexander Avlonitis, Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis and MP Myrtos Korovesis, among many others from various sectors. The strategy mirrors historic widenings in 1976, 1981, 1986, 1990 and 2004, aiming to consolidate a democratic front against what PASOK describes as a neo-right authoritarian regime.
Why it matters
PASOK's recruitment could reshape Greece's electoral landscape and challenge the ruling party's dominance.
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