Hellenic Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis has strongly condemned vandal attacks targeting the political offices of Greek government officials in two suburbs of Athens.
The targeted premises belong to Deputy Minister of Economy Nikos Papathanasis in Marousi and former minister and New Democracy parliamentary candidate Andreas Loverdos in Dafni.
Kaklamanis issued a statement expressing his unequivocal condemnation of every attempt at intimidation, violence, and political terrorism in the country.
He described the incidents as cowardly and unacceptable actions that would fail to intimidate democratic institutions or public representatives.
Details of the Vandalism Attacks
The attackers targeted the offices by throwing paint, scattering leaflets, and spray-painting slogans on the building walls.
Kaklamanis emphasized that regardless of how much paint or flyers vandals throw, how many slogans they write, or how much bullying they commit, public figures will not retreat.
He declared that lawmakers and officials are not afraid, will not be intimidated, and will not bend in the face of political violence.
The parliament president added that leaders stand united and strong to defend Greece's democratic sentiment and constitutional governance.
He warned that the perpetrators of the acts were brazen cowards who would always find the state and its democratic representatives standing directly against them.
Political Background and Context
The Hellenic Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the Hellenic Republic, seated at Syntagma Square in Athens. As President of the Parliament, Kaklamanis holds one of the highest constitutional offices in the Greek state.
Nikos Papathanasis serves as Deputy Minister of Economy in the Greek government, overseeing financial and economic policy initiatives within the administration.
Andreas Loverdos is a prominent Greek politician and former cabinet minister who is running as a parliamentary candidate for the governing New Democracy party.
Marousi is a commercial and administrative hub located in the northern suburbs of Athens, while Dafni lies directly to the south of the capital's historic centre.
