Nikos Androulakis, the president of PASOK, has publicly addressed internal party criticism as members engage in balancing acts in anticipation of the party's congress. He responded specifically to the reactions following the expulsion of Odysseas Konstantinopoulos from the party's parliamentary group, asserting PASOK’s commitment to democracy and dismissing claims of disrespecting differing opinions. He emphasized that he aims to maintain a low rate of expulsions, highlighting his position as the leader with the least expulsions in PASOK's history.

In an interview with Mega TV, Androulakis further elaborated on the rationale behind Konstantinopoulos' expulsion, connecting it to significant political events such as the discussion at the European Parliament regarding a court ruling that favors him and condemns state surveillance practices. He insisted that the current scrutiny faced by New Democracy due to a cover-up report related to OPKEPE should take precedence over internal disputes within PASOK. This positioning suggests a strategic maneuver to unify the party and maintain focus on broader political issues rather than internal conflicts.

As the party prepares for its congress, Androulakis aims to demonstrate leadership by fostering a sense of unity while managing dissenting voices. His comments reflect an effort to navigate the party's challenges while reinforcing PASOK's democratic values. By emphasizing dialogue and minimizing confrontational tactics such as expulsions, Androulakis seeks to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that could prove essential for the party's upcoming decisions and strategies in the politically charged environment.