Major event: the Ilias Kasidiaris phenomenon returns to the political forefront, but he will not run as a parliamentary candidate

The charismatic patriot Ilias Kasidiaris is definitively released from prison on September 15, 2026, with crowds planning to gather peacefully in Domokos to welcome him.
He remained incarcerated for 7.5 years while serving a 13-year sentence.
(In prison, working inmates reduce their sentences by 50%, a framework in force for more than 45 years under the Greek penal code).
He is the first Greek convicted against whom authorities exhausted their maximum severity, marking what was undeniably political prosecution without any remaining doubt.

Political prosecution

1) Ilias Kasidiaris was convicted as a leading member of the criminal organization Golden Dawn, yet without having committed an offense himself.
No direct or indirect involvement in the murder of Pavlos Fyssas was proven.
Ilias Kasidiaris was essentially convicted for having served as a member of parliament for Golden Dawn.
It should be noted that the prosecutor of the court had recommended his acquittal.
Remarks by his political opponents urging «let us not concern ourselves with a prisoner» are entirely misplaced.

2) The persistent refusals to grant Ilias Kasidiaris early release, a benefit routinely extended to dozens of inmates, demonstrate that he is a victim of political persecution.
In the consciousness of the youth, Kasidiaris is unyielding, the figure who fought the establishment and remained loyal to his principles, which, incidentally, constitute mainstream positions across Europe today, in Germany, France, and elsewhere.
«Ilias the anti-systemic» or «Ilias the unyielding», many young people say.

5 targeted statutes against one citizen, a first in Greek history

3) Certain political adversaries say «let us ignore Kasidiaris», yet the reality remains that never in history has the official state enacted 4 to 5 targeted statutes aimed specifically at barring an individual from entry into the Hellenic Parliament.
Older generations may recall that Georgios Papadopoulos, head of the dictatorial regime in Greece, founded the party EPEN and endorsed it from inside prison.
Georgios Papadopoulos was permitted to do so from behind bars, yet not Ilias Kasidiaris.
Never in the history of Greece has a state passed so many laws directed against a single citizen.
Evidently, this fact alone elevates Kasidiaris into a phenomenon, the «Kasidiaris phenomenon».

Ilias Kasidiaris will not run as a parliamentary candidate

4) Ilias Kasidiaris will return to the central political stage, and he must return, as charismatic and patriotic Greeks ought to have a role and voice in public affairs.
The political personnel of Greece requires renewal against corrupt and decayed elements.
Nonetheless, Ilias Kasidiaris will not run as a candidate for parliament in the elections of May 9, 2027.
As a citizen, while he possesses the legal right to seek office as a lawmaker, he will not exercise that right, likely assuming an institutional political post within the patriotic party «Alliance of Greeks» while refraining from standing as a candidate.

5) The A1 chamber of the Supreme Civil and Criminal Court of Greece, convening 18 days ahead of the elections, will be unable to bar the party endorsed by Kasidiaris, not simply because its leader is visibly not Kasidiaris, but because while possessing the prerogative to stand as a candidate, he will choose not to do so.
If this unfolds, it will represent a prudent political move.
Nevertheless, Ilias Kasidiaris recognizes that the establishment will oppose him and has reportedly drawn up plans for every eventuality.

The party «Alliance of Greeks» targets 6% to 7% and will secure parliamentary representation by late September 2026

6) The party «Alliance of Greeks», which will secure parliamentary representation as early as late September 2026 following the expected accession of 3 to 4 independent lawmakers, holds high prospects of delivering a major surprise, capturing 6% to 7% in the elections, particularly among youth who view Kasidiaris with enthusiasm.
A 7% share translates into electing nearly 18 members of parliament.

7) Many additional developments will unfold: forces backing Kasidiaris abroad remain potent, while domestically multiple influential figures regard him favorably.
Whatever happens, Kasidiaris will stand at the epicenter of political life in Greece starting September 15, 2026, whether one likes it or not, meaning the best is yet to come.

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