Dora Bakoyannis’ report on the renewal of the international system was voted for by the Plenary of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe by a large majority (86.5%) today (86.5%). The former minister has highlighted the importance of Europe’s radical unification in a period of increasing threats.

In her speech, Dora Bakoyannis stressed that: “Europe needs unity and solidarity to ensure its survival and global position.” Underlining that the world around us is changing rapidly, with pressure from both the East and the West.

“The strategy” divides and reign “remains a weapon of the Great Powers who are afraid of a united Europe,” he said.

Ms. Bakoyannis also highlighted the mistakes committed by the traditional political forces of European countries in recent decades, underlining the need for self -criticism and change of course. Specifically, he referred to the failure to explain the great social changes, so that citizens feel alienated from developments, the neglect of local communities, which have taken the greatest burden and the most serious consequences of globalization and excessive emphasis on economic data, at the expense of it. Understanding and dealing with citizens’ concerns.

In addition, he emphasized the need for a more human and comprehensive political approach to restore citizens’ confidence in European leadership.

“European citizens are turning their eyes to us, demanding solutions. The answer cannot be less democracy, but better democracy,” he said.