Speaking for the position of Greece in Europethe President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metzolain the greeting he addressed to the 14th Regular Conference of NDpointed out that “the heritage of ND is connected with the European course of Greece. The founder of your party, Konstantinos Karamanlis, successfully led the Hellenic Republic to its accession to the European Economic Community. European integration was the catalyst for the consolidation of democracy in a country ruled for many years by a military dictatorship. In 1992 the ND government signed the Maastricht Treaty, which brought Greece to the core of the EU».
«When in 2015 Greece was on the brink of Grexit, ND helped to protect Greece’s European course“, He added.
«Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Kyriakou Mitsotaki, Greece withstood both storms and sunshine. It has become a pillar of stability in the region and that is so important to all of us. With the return of the war to the European continent and with millions of displaced Ukrainians trying to escape the bombings, we value more than ever the common values we share and the European way of life that your commissioner, Margaritis Schoinas, promotes with his excellent work. .
At a time when his unpredictable actions Russian president threaten our own democratic values, Europe can rely on leaders like Kyriakos Mitsotakis and parties like ND to ensure our united and resolute response to totalitarianism“, Stressed Ms. Metsola.
«Since 1981, together Greece and Europe have achieved a lot. Having overcome many difficulties that threatened to divide us, the EU has never been stronger. In this context, I would like to thank you for your commitment to democracy, prosperity, equality and respect for the rule of law in Europe.
At a time when millions are very close to us Ukrainians are fighting for their freedomyour work demonstrates the strength of our unity“, Underlined the President of the European Parliament and concluded with the phrase” Long live Europe “.
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