Sources from PASOK's headquarters provide clarity on the recent expulsion of Odysseas Konstantinopoulos from the party’s parliamentary group. They claim that Konstantinopoulos was not dismissed due to his political views, but rather because he consistently undermined the party at crucial moments. Specifically, he failed to highlight the parliamentary group's achievements and positions in his public speeches, which the party sees as detrimental to its overall strategy and image.

The sources criticize Konstantinopoulos for choosing to engage in what they describe as a monologue of undermining the party while significant political discussions were underway. For instance, they point to a recent uncovering by his colleagues in the Parliament, exposing the government's attempts to cover up accountability in a scandal involving the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Such actions, they argue, demonstrate a lack of solidarity and a harmful focus on internal discord rather than collective progress.

Furthermore, the situation underscores a broader internal conflict within PASOK as it navigates its role in opposition amidst governmental controversies. With significant matters being debated at the European Parliament, the leadership feels that instabilities caused by its own members could hinder its effectiveness in criticizing the ruling government. This leads to questions about party unity and the effectiveness of its strategy in the current political landscape.