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Reactions caused by George Katrougalos' statement about the insurance contributions were immediate and came in droves, resulting in the former minister's withdrawal from the elections after communication with party leader Alexis Tsipras.

Main opposition SYRIZA party on Thursday announced that MP and former minister George Katrougalos was being “withdrawn from the election race”, meaning the general election on Sunday, only hours after the latter more-or-less said that if returned to power the party would again raise tax prepayments and social security contributions for self-employed professionals.

The mention of Alexis Tsipras that he wants to "win over" former Golden Dawn voters caused upheaval and political shock.