The president of PASOK–Movement for Change spoke about the symbolism of the “No” of 28 October 1940, noting that the Greek people’s resistance to fascism and the Axis powers sent an enduring message of freedom and national dignity.
“A message that continues to give strength, move and inspire the entire Greek people,” he said.
Nikos Androulakis linked the anniversary’s historic message to today’s challenges, stressing that Greece must defend its national sovereignty and sovereign rights against the forces of revisionism.
“Guided by the same values, today we tell the forces of revisionism that our national sovereignty, our sovereign rights and international law are not up for negotiation,” he stressed.
He also emphasised the need to defend democratic institutions, human rights and the rule of law at all times, describing this as a daily duty in the face of the forces of modern authoritarianism.
“Because for us, democracy and national dignity are two sides of the same responsibility,” the president of PASOK–Movement for Change concluded.