Nikos Androulakis Begins Strategic Overhaul of Pasok after re-election

Nikos Androulakis, fresh off his resounding re-election as leader of Pasok, is wasting no time in initiating a major restructuring of the party to sharpen its governance profile and strengthen its position ahead of the 2027 elections. In a decisive move to set Pasok

Today, just two days after securing 60% of the vote in the leadership race, Mr. Androulakis will hold two key meetings with his closest advisers. The discussions, one via Zoom and one in person, will assess the new political landscape and begin charting a course for the party’s future. Central to this strategy is a plan to present Pasok as a unified, revitalized force capable of governing, while also ensuring Mr. Androulakis maintains full control of the party’s direction. "He has a mandate to make Pasok a governing force again," said a senior party official, emphasizing the importance of unity but rejecting any notion that the leader is beholden to factional interests.

A key element of Mr. Androulakis’ strategy involves integrating former leadership rivals into the party’s leadership structure. He is expected to reach out to key figures like Mr. Doukas, Mr. Geroulanos, Ms. Diamantopoulou, Mr. Katrinis, and Ms. Giannakopoulou, presenting them with roles that leverage their experience and maintain party cohesion. Mr. Androulakis may form an informal advisory group—meeting regularly to shape policy—that includes his former competitors, a clear signal of his commitment to inclusivity while maintaining decisive leadership.

The first major step in this overhaul will be the formation of a more agile and flexible Political Council, which will be presented to Pasok’s Central Committee for approval. This body is expected to convene more frequently and play a pivotal role in shaping the party’s policy direction.

Significant changes are also anticipated in Pasok’s parliamentary representation. Mr. Androulakis is likely to appoint a new parliamentary secretary and possibly replace one of the party’s two parliamentary spokespersons, reshuffling the leadership team to better reflect his vision for the party’s future. Mr. Dimitris Mantzos is expected to remain in his current role, given his strong performance, while Mr. Michalis Katrinis, who stepped down to run for the leadership, will likely be replaced in a parliamentary capacity.

Beyond leadership appointments, Mr. Androulakis is committed to revitalizing Pasok’s policy output. He plans to overhaul several dormant thematic sectors within the party, ensuring they actively produce policy proposals instead of merely reacting to government legislation. This proactive stance has already been seen in recent Pasok initiatives, such as proposals on social housing and the removal of freelance taxation penalties. Mr. Androulakis aims to position Pasok as a "shadow government" that applies constant pressure on the ruling New Democracy party, functioning as a credible opposition force.

Mr. Androulakis has also signaled changes in Pasok’s communications strategy. Vangelis Tsongas, a key advisor from his campaign, is expected to take on a larger role, likely as Secretary of Communications. Meanwhile, Kostas Tsoukalas and MP Olga Markogiannaki are poised for significant roles in this next phase of Pasok’s development.

With these strategic shifts, Mr. Androulakis is positioning Pasok as a more cohesive, dynamic, and forward-looking party, ready to challenge New Democracy in 2027 and reclaim its place as a leading force in Greek politics.

By Angelos Moschovas

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