Former Prime Minister Giorgos Papandreou, from New York where he has meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, a few hours after the debate of the PASOK-Movement for Change leadership candidates, called on friends and voters to come en masse to the intra-party polls elections on October 6.

In a post on his Facebook page, Mr. Papandreou said:

“Yesterday Greek citizens had the opportunity to watch on ERT a well-organized debate of the 6 candidates for the presidency of PASOK, which managed to become not only a televised but also a political event.

Through the public, democratic dialogue, not only is the acquis of the open presidential election consolidated and enriched from the base that we launched in 2004, but intra-party democracy is deepened and the participation of the member and friend of PASOK is strengthened. And finally the voice of society itself.”

From the USA where I am to advance the country in co-shaping the progressive policies of tomorrow, I am calling for participation and unity in the elections of October 6.
With a feeling of optimism for the present and the future of our party, so that it can play a decisive role for the necessary democratic changes in Greece.
Good luck to everyone!”, added Mr. Papandreou.