ALMA's New Candidates and the Transition from the Papadakis Era
April 10, 2026
ALMA announced new candidates, aiming to move past the era of Papadakis. Leadership decisions sparked discussions about the handling of the matter. There was disagreement regarding the decision to remove Papadakis from the candidate list, with some believing more time should have been given for clarification. The director of ALMA attempted to calm tensions by stating that candidates joined as individuals, not political figures. Former supporters of Papadakis express disappointment and skepticism about the developments.