Doukas Pushes for PASOK to Reject Coalition with New Democracy
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Doukas Pushes for PASOK to Reject Coalition with New Democracy
- Athens Mayor Haris Doukas advocated for PASOK to explicitly rule out post-election cooperation with the New Democracy party at a recent party congress.
- This stance has generated internal debate within PASOK, with some members, like Anna Diamantopoulou, criticizing Doukas's suggestions for alliances.
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Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has been a prominent voice within the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) advocating for a clear rejection of any post-election coalition with the ruling New Democracy party. At the PASOK congress held from March 27-29, 2026, Doukas’s proposal for a binding decision against cooperation with New Democracy was expected to be incorporated into the final political resolution. This position aims to send an unambiguous message to voters and define PASOK’s role as a distinct opposition force.
Doukas’s push for this “no” to New Democracy is part of a broader call for PASOK to clarify its strategic direction and strengthen its progressive identity. He has also suggested opening channels of dialogue and cooperation with other progressive parties, including Alexis Tsipras’s party. This suggestion, however, has led to internal friction within PASOK. For instance, Anna Diamantopoulou, PASOK’s political planning lead, has openly criticized Doukas’s approach, calling it “ridiculous” and a “recipe for opening doors and windows for voters to leave.” Diamantopoulou emphasized that PASOK should not hand centrist voters to New Democracy and that any coalition discussions would depend on the mandate from voters.
Despite these internal disagreements, Doukas’s influence is evident. He had previously challenged the party line at an earlier congress, advocating for a clear resolution rejecting post-election cooperation. His proposals reflect a desire to position PASOK as the primary alternative to New Democracy and to avoid the fragmentation of opposition forces, which he argues would benefit the ruling party. Doukas was elected Mayor of Athens in October 2023, with support from both PASOK and SYRIZA.