Former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis threw his weight behind the pro-yes — and pro-Europe — campaign in a live TV address to the Greek people on Thursday. He stressed that those who believe that a ‘no’ vote would strengthen the bargaining position of the Greek government are mistaken. He made it clear that Greece’s position is in the heart of Europe.
Former PM Karamanlis says ‘yes’ to referendum question
His uncle and namesake, Constantine Karamanlis, spearheaded the country’s entry into the then European Community in 1980
