The expulsion of MEP Nikolas Farantouris from PASOK is demanded in her statement by ND's press spokesperson, Alexandra Sdoukou.
As she points out, “today there was an unprecedented descent. During my public presence I have learned that you exchange arguments, lay out the data, refer to someone's political course when there are obvious contradictions. I know well that there will also be confrontations, even toxicity.
But there are always red lines that no one should cross, and when one of us crosses them, no party can and should accept it.
Today exactly this happened, when, during a television confrontation with Mr. Farantouris, he referred to me and my professional course as a civil servant, as I have been conscientiously serving the country and the state since 2004, in a clearly demeaning and sexist manner that reproduces the worst stereotypes and mentalities that belong to the distant past.
Characteristically, referring to the period when I was serving in the public sector, he told me that “you were flirting with ministers”.
This is Mr. Farantouris's behavior, this is the expression he used to describe a working woman. Today it was my turn, tomorrow it will be someone else's.
But this is Mr. Farantouris. The question now is whether PASOK identifies with Mr. Farantouris. Whether it considers that, after such an attack, while he represents it, he can remain a member of it.
Tolerance here means agreement. The only path now is the expulsion of Mr. Farantouris, the isolation of such behaviors.
I expect it immediately from Mr. Androulakis”.