Greens leader Stavros Papadouris has said any decision on his resignation should follow a full assessment of the party’s election result, stressing that the process must be collective and not rushed.
Speaking on Politis radio, Papadouris said decisions will be taken jointly by party bodies after a broader evaluation of the situation. Responding to criticism over why he did not resign immediately after the election, he said such moves are made only after proper review.
“If, at the end of the day, the Movement believes I bear responsibility, I will assume it,” he said, adding that he respects party procedures and is ready to step aside if asked to do so by the party’s collective organs.
At the same time, he made clear that rebuilding the movement is the immediate priority, noting that he is willing to contribute whether as leader or as an ordinary member.
Papadouris acknowledged that the party is now shrinking, revealing that layoffs have already begun and that maintaining six district offices is no longer viable. He said the party must now consolidate its structure.
He added that although he could have stepped down immediately after the elections, he chose instead to wait for internal processes and allow conditions to form for decisions on the party’s future.
Centre alliance proposal on the table
Referring to DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos’s proposal for a coalition of centrist parties, Papadouris said the Greens are in no rush to respond and will assess the issue after 7 June.
“We are not accountable to anyone,” he said, adding that the party will decide calmly on its next steps.
He also made clear that a unified political expression among all parties mentioned in discussions about the centre is unlikely, though he confirmed he had been contacted by Papadopoulos and that a meeting is expected to discuss the proposal further, most likely after 7 June.
