In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Lafazanis discussed his political views. First and foremost, Lafazanis said he aims to abolish the bailout program and cancel austerity plans. As he explained, "The principles of the Popular Unity Party include the end of national subordination and the need to follow a new independent, sovereign and progressive course."

Independent Greeks (ANEL) MPPavlos Haikalis admitted to owning an off shore company after a complaint against him by members of the New Democracy party.

A presidential decree dissolving Parliament and setting elections on September 20 was signed on Friday. The new Parliament is to be convened on October 1. Earlier, the caretaker government that will lead Greece to elections, led by Prime Minister Vasiliki Thanou, was sworn in with President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos attending.