G. Papandreou: A strong current is being created, participatory, democratic and progressive

The speech of George Papandreou took place tonight in Heraklion in the presence of KINAL members. Before the beginning of the speech, a minute of silence was observed in the memory of Fofi Gennimata. During his speech, Mr. Papandreou referred to the pandemic, which highlighted – as he said – the importance of the NSS, with the government, however, as he added “not to seem willing to create the new public health system”, something that the Movement for Change ” he has suggestions and he has the experience to do it “.

George Papandreou said that “the pandemic is galloping and Greece has not succeeded” adding that from April onwards, double to tenfold deaths are recorded steadily compared to all Western European countries.

“In the vaccination effort we are unfortunately below the European average. In more than 10 prefectures of the region the vaccinated are below 50%, which highlights the health inequalities. And in the fullness of ICU beds we have reached 89%, which means “We already have compatriots who do not receive equal health care. But we must understand that what is being asked is not to prove with cynicism that the government has failed. Mr. Papandreou.

The candidate for the presidency of the Movement for Change pointed out that the party had proposals and “the most well-founded opposition on the issues of the pandemic”, explaining that they will continue in this direction and help what is needed to address the problem, adding that “We will say everything else in time”.

Mr. Papandreou, referring to the internal party elections, said that this is a joint effort “for the great and strong Democratic Progressive Party”, adding that a strong current is being created, participatory, democratic and progressive.

“With our Party, a strong catalyst for the overthrow of the current paralytic balance. A Party with a majority government proposal, liberating for the healthy productive and creative forces of the place, and with the people in the foreground,” said in his speech Mr. Papandreou, who thanked those who attended the speech, inviting them to send a message to fellow citizens, relatives and friends “not only for my own effort, but for the effort we make for our party, for its great contribution to the place but mainly, for what we can succeed for Greece and the Greeks, if we make our party strong again and a protagonist of the developments.

Mr. Papandreou, concluding his speech, called for participation. “To talk about the struggles we have given and won, but also about our visions that are strong and most importantly, necessary for the country. To invite all those who care about the future of this place, to come to the electoral process. Let’s make it a celebration of participation, a celebration of Democracy “, concluded Mr. Papandreou.

The atmosphere during the speech of George Papandreou was lively, with slogans at regular intervals from those gathered in favor of his participation in the internal party elections.

SOURCE: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ