UPDATE: George Papandreou officially announced his candidacy, talking about the “need for New Change”. He sent an open invitation so that KINAL to become the protagonist of the developments again and at the same time a catalyst for the formation of a progressive governance proposal.
His statement is as follows:
“We need a new change. For the citizens and the country. That is why the Democratic Progressive Party needs to grow again. To join the other progressive forces in Europe and the world, which are returning dynamically. I decided to run for the leadership of the Movement. I will contribute with all my strength to make our party big and strong again. Protagonist of developments again. A catalyst for shaping a progressive governance proposal. A team capable of responding effectively to conservatism. I call on all democrats and progressive citizens to turn this process into a celebration of democracy and participation. I have informed our President, Fofi Gennimata and the competent committee about my decision”.
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A meeting is underway at the George Papandreou Foundation under George Papandreou and his associates, after his return from Constantinople.
According to reliable information, he is expected to announce his decision to be a candidate for the leadership of KINAL at around 8 pm.
Already, he has informed by phone about his intentions the president of the Movement for Change (KINAL), Fofi Gennimata.
“Fofi Gennimata wished him good luck as she did to all the candidates”, as reported by the Movement for Change (KINAL).
Mr. Papandreou has asked for a camera from ERT for his statements. In fact, he will announce his candidacy for the leadership of KINAL, with the aim of “the Progressive Party becoming big and strong again” and to have a proposal of “progressive government against the conservatives”.
There will be more detailed statements tomorrow.
At the moment, the doors of the Foundation are closed to journalists, while the statement is expected to be shared with the media by ERT.
A few minutes ago, George Petalotis, a government spokesman in the government of George Papandreou, entered the building.
