#Stefanos Kasselakis

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Στέφανος Κασσελάκης: Αυτή είναι η συνέντευξή του που κατέβασαν από το site του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ "Με τον Παύλο Πολάκη έχουμε ίδιο αίσθημα δικαιοσύνης"

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New Political Movement Emerges from SYRIZA's Turmoil

After months of significant turmoil and internal strife, the leader of the left-wing SYRIZA party, Stefanos Kasselakis, has announced the formation of a new political movement. This newly conceived party has yet to be officially named, but Kasselakis clarified that it represents “the continuation of the democratic SYRIZA party, distinct from the current iteration that prevents individuals from…

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Στέφανος Κασσελάκης: Αυτή είναι η συνέντευξή του που κατέβασαν από το site του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ "Με τον Παύλο Πολάκη έχουμε ίδιο αίσθημα δικαιοσύνης"

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Στέφανος Κασσελάκης: Αυτή είναι η συνέντευξή του που κατέβασαν από το site του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ "Με τον Παύλο Πολάκη έχουμε ίδιο αίσθημα δικαιοσύνης"

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Στέφανος Κασσελάκης: Αυτή είναι η συνέντευξή του που κατέβασαν από το site του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ "Με τον Παύλο Πολάκη έχουμε ίδιο αίσθημα δι��αιοσύνης"

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Στέφανος Κασσελάκης: Αυτή είναι η συνέντευξή του που κατέβασαν από το site του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ "Με τον Παύλο Πολάκη έχουμε ίδιο αίσθημα δικαιοσύνης"

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SCRATCH THAT I FOUND 3 MORE

I just stumbled upon AO3 fanfiction about the (current) prime minister and a person leading an opposing political party of my country, with gay sex in the tags.

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Following the legalization of same-sex civil marriage in Greece in February, the head of the left-wing SYRIZA party, Stefanos Kasselakis, exchanged vows on Friday with his American partner Tyler McBeth at a ceremony in Chania on the island of Crete.

Kasselakis and McBeth are the first openly LGBTQ+ couple in Greek politics. They first married in October 2023 in New York but decided to also marry in Greece following the legalisation of civil marriage for same-sex couples earlier this year.

The marriage took place at 5 pm local time at the Botanical Garden, amid fruit trees, herbs, spices and medicinal and ornamental plants gathered from all over the world. Over the previous four days, the couple organised various events for their guests. A farewell party is planned at a beach bar on Saturday.

Greece’s parliament, despite strong opposition, recognised same-sex civil marriages in February, granting full parental rights to same-sex couples that already have children and allowing such couples to adopt. It stopped short of allowing same-sex couples to have children via surrogacy in future.

Surrogacy is currently allowed only for single or married women who are unable to have children on health grounds. Heterosexual couples and single men and women are allowed to adopt.

Opponents of the bill gathered at Athens’ Syntagma Square ahead of the passing of the law, holding crosses, Orthodox icons and placards with the slogan “Homeland – Religion – Family” written on them.

The Greek Orthodox Church criticised the law change, claiming it was step towards the abolition of traditional perenting and the “disappearance” of gender roles.

Kasselakis, in a TV interview in October 2023, said he and his partner wanted to have two children with a surrogate mother.

In 2015, the then SYRIZA-ANEL government brought in civil partnerships for same-sex couples. The bill extended civil partnership rights to same-sex couples, expanding their rights concerning the family, inheritance and insurance. The earlier lack of legal provision for same-sex couples had resulted in Greece being condemned in 2013 by the European Court of Human Rights.

Kasselakis’ marriage has taken place during a turbulent period for his SYRIZA party. On Friday, the party announced the exclusion of MP Athina Linou and asked her to resign from her parliamentary seat, which she has refused to do. Linou, founder of Prolepsis, a non-profit organisation active in medical research, health promotion and environmental and occupational health, is accused of involvement in murky funding.

Earlier, Sokratis Famellos, former president of SYRIZA’s parliamentary group, was replaced in an attempt to overcome the internal feuding. Another faction, “the group of 87”, supporters of the previous SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras, is calling for internal presidential elections in the party to defuse the crisis.

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Trailblazers in LGBTQ+ Leadership Across Europe

Stefanos Kasselakis Breaks New Ground

Stefanos Kasselakis, an openly gay former employee of Goldman Sachs, has achieved a historic milestone in Greece by becoming the leader of the Syriza party, a significant leftist opposition group. Since 2019, he has been married to Tyler Macbeth, and his election marks a substantial advancement in LGBTQ+ representation within the Greek political landscape.

Europe’s Leadership in LGBTQ+ Representation

Europe is a global leader in terms of LGBTQ+ political representation, with Luxembourg, Ireland, Serbia, and Andorra currently having openly gay individuals at the helm of their governments. This highlights the continent’s forward-thinking approach to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Latvia’s Presidential Milestone

Edgars Rinkevics of Latvia became the region’s inaugural openly gay head of state earlier this year, a significant development since his public coming out in 2014. Rinkevics has utilized his role to champion equal rights for all.

Trailblazers in Iceland and Belgium

Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir of Iceland was the first openly gay government head globally, leading her country from 2009 to 2013 and playing a pivotal role during the financial crisis. Elio Di Rupo, former Prime Minister of Belgium and later head of the Wallonia region, has also been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.

Luxembourg’s Advocate for Normalcy

Xavier Bettel, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, has been transparent about his sexuality and stresses its normality. His marriage in 2015 to his partner was a landmark event, marking the first time an acting EU leader married a same-sex partner.

Ireland’s Symbol of Change

Leo Varadkar, who has been Taoiseach of Ireland twice, from 2017 to 2020 and again starting in 2022, is Ireland’s first gay leader. His election is emblematic of the shifting social norms in Ireland, a country with a traditionally conservative Roman Catholic background.

Serbia’s Progressive Leadership

Ana Brnabić of Serbia holds the distinction of being both the first female and the first openly gay individual to be appointed as Prime Minister. In 2019, she became the first openly gay prime minister to become a parent while in office.

Europe’s Inclusive Political Landscape

The emergence of these leaders reflects a broader movement towards inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in European political spheres. Their influential positions are not just breaking barriers but are also creating pathways for future LGBTQ+ individuals in the realm of politics.

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Εκλογές ΣΥΡΙΖΑ: Τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα – Σαρώνει ο Στέφανος Κασσελάκης https://news-24.gr/ekloges-syriza-ta-prota-apotelesmata-saronei-o-stefanos-kasselakis/

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This week's newsletter from AthensLive is out:

* How to become a party leader by using social media (not)

* Intra-party war

* While we are watching the show, the government further erodes labor rights

Fairly unknown even to SYRIZA members, Greek-American businessman Stefanos Kasselakis finishes first in the first ballot for the new SYRIZA leader with 45% of the vote. Kasselakis had announced his candidacy only some 20 days before.

His victory triggered a ‘civil war’ within SYRIZA, exposing a deep identity problem for the formerly leftist party. Some praise Kasselakis for reviving the interest in the leadership race; others see him as serving the interests of a specific fraction within the party and possibly as the person who came to dissolve SYRIZA and give rise to the ‘Greek dems.’

While SYRIZA ‘comrades’ were fighting each other, and the whole country was consuming the ‘Kasselakis serial,’ the ND government passed yet another regressive bill swiping labor rights and practically abolishing the right to strike.  

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[thoughtfullyblogger]

Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral

Το βιντεο το είδαμε στο διαδίκτυο και ειναι απο την εκπομπή του Γιώργου Λιάγκα. Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral – olympia source https://www.olympia.gr/1609305/viral/o-stefanos-kasselakis-epsise-soyvlakia-stin-livadeia-kai-egine-viral/

[eclecticstarlightblogger]

Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral

Το βιντεο το είδαμε στο διαδίκτυο και ειναι απο την εκπομπή του Γιώργου Λιάγκα. Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral – olympia source https://www.olympia.gr/1609305/viral/o-stefanos-kasselakis-epsise-soyvlakia-stin-livadeia-kai-egine-viral/

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Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral

Το βιντεο το είδαμε στο διαδίκτυο και ειναι απο την εκπομπή του Γιώργου Λιάγκα. Ο Στεφανος Κασσελακης έψησε σουβλακια στην Λιβαδειά και εγινε viral – olympia source https://www.olympia.gr/1609305/viral/o-stefanos-kasselakis-epsise-soyvlakia-stin-livadeia-kai-egine-viral/