Former SYRIZA MP Rania Thraskia is part of PASOK, as announced in joint statements with PASOK President Nikos Androulakis after the two meeting at the party’s offices in Thessaloniki.

Rania Thraskia, after thanking Nikos Androulakis, referred to the necessity of joining the progressive forces focusing on policies aimed at the prosperity of citizens.

“I think it is very important in such a difficult time for our country to join all the progressive forces, the ones that we will focus on policies that will make a difference in citizens’ lives and aim at the prosperity of citizens. We have to rupture literally with everything that deprives our daily lives as we are entitled and affecting our lives every day. Consistent with the commitment I have taken from the first moment, I was elected Member of Parliament, I will continue to work by claiming what our city deserves. Thessaloniki must finally get to the center of political initiatives and decisions. And it is very important on this path, to be progressive, to be open, and to unite our strengths and to aim precisely in policies that will make the difference positive and we will touch the lives of citizens in a positive way. On this way I will also unite my strengths with all my passion and all my strength to achieve this goal. And this will be done through the PASOK Change Movement always with reason and sensitivity to Thessaloniki and Greece, “Ms. Thraskia said in joint statements with PASOK President.

On his part, the Nikos Androulakishe said that “PASOK is the only power that can be the body of political change that the country needs. A progressive, responsible, useful force. So in our struggle for political change, I welcome Rania Thraskia today. A new politician, passionate about work, with a passion for offering. Rania, your decision honors us very much. Our struggle will be difficult but it will be nice and decent. And I’m sure we will do it in the end. “

He then noted: “Rania Thraskia is today a member of PASOK and his parliamentary group. We will move together on this road we have drawn. For a brave political change. This is what the place needs. To leave inequalities to go to a time when there is respect for institutions. There will be independence of justice, there will be a strong social state. Citizens want this and we will succeed by joining our strengths. “

Asked about his earlier statements that he would not accept MPs who have been elected to other parties, Mr Androulakis said “I want to tell you that we have not included any MP from another parliamentary group in our parliamentary group. Rania Thraskia is an independent MP. “