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Elections Announced in EDEK Following President's Resignation

July 23, 2026

The EDEK party has announced elections to select a new president following the resignation of Nikos Anastasiou. The elections are scheduled for September 5, with the deadline for candidacies set for August 4 and 5. However, internal conflicts within the party seem to persist, as there are two parallel factions. There is strong speculation about the possible election of Kyriakos Mavronikolas as interim president. The differing views among party members create uncertainty about the future of EDEK.