Kalopia

[Rogue]

Helios - Following his defeat in the recent presidential elections, Theodóros Kallívas has announced that he will be resigning as leader of the Centre Party effective immediately. By doing so, the 68 year old hands over party leadership to the 39 year old deputy-leader of the party, Katarina Papatzi, who will be formally elected to the position of leader at the next party congress. 

The decision was made "after intense discussions with my family, my party and my closest confidants" said a visibly emotional  Kallívas during a press conference. With the departure of Kallívas the Centre Party will experience its first leadership change since its founding, welcoming the young Papatzi into the spotlight. 

Papatzi has been known within the party as a capable lawmaker, chairing multiple committees and serving as deputy leader under  Kallívas for over three years now. She is known as a more moderate figure compared to her mentor, alligning with the Future Faction politics of "moderate populism" and being more socially progressive on certain issues. Papatzi immediately announced that the party would use its green as its main colour again, with the deep blue often associated with the conservative elements within the party. 

While Papatzi is already preparing to "modernize" the Centre Party in her new leadership role, Kallívas will formally leave parliament next month, returning to his family practice in Siphina and leaving party politics "to the new generation."

το μεγαλο kók is the party newspaper of the Centre Party