Although outgoing leader Karamanlis has called for unity and urged his would-be successors to avoid "deviations and personal attacks", the race has been highly contentious.
Deşi liderul demisionar Karamanlis a făcut apel la unitate şi a cerut viitorilor săi succesori să evite "devierile şi atacurile personale", cursa a fost extrem de vehementă.