Nikos Androulakis, in his statement about today’s 51st Anniversary of the Restoration of Democracy in 1974 points out how ‘The 51 -year course of the restoration of democracy has taught us something valuable: neither democratic system nor collective prosperity is data. Are won daily – with alertness, plan and dedication to fundamental principles of the rule of law“

“Did not come as a natural development. He came through great social struggles, from the sacrifice of brave people who stood against the junta, but also through a national tragedy: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. These historical memories remind us how fragile democracy can be when arbitrariness and national divide dominate“, Says PASOK’s president.

Notes in his statement how ‘Unfortunately, today, we are experiencing phenomena that hurt the quality of our democracy. The degradation of the rule of law. The decency. Scandals that remain unpunished. Tool institutions. Transparency systematically undermined“

As he argues, “all of this constitutes an image of institutional and moral decline, in a world that is also being tested by major problems”, with inequalities deepening, the far -right reinforced and reviewing leaderships to openly challenge fundamental freedoms and rights.

He emphasizes that in the face of this situation, the answer cannot be silence, tolerance or compromise.

“For our country in particular, a new beginning is needed. With a new political ethos and cohesive plan that will enhance all the parameters of our national power: defense, economy, public health and education, regional development and demographicsOh, he adds and stresses:

“Only in this way will the upward social mobility acquire content. Only in this way will the new generation see a horizon of perspective and dignity in front of it. It is up to the Greek people to turn a page. Open a new chapter of prosperity, security and proper functioning of institutions. A promising chapter for the strong, progressive Greece of tomorrow“