Dimitris Koutsoumpas addresses KKE event at Polytechnic

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), attended a political and cultural event organized by the KKE Attica Party Organization at the historic Polytechnic site. The event commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising.

During his address, Koutsoumpas spoke against social and economic hardships, including inflation and poverty, stating there should be “no compromise with this barbarity.” He emphasized the importance of collective action by workers and youth, specifically mentioning dockworkers refusing to support military activities and the upcoming nationwide general strike scheduled for November 25.

Nikos Ampatielos, a member of the KKE Central Committee, also addressed the gathering. He highlighted the importance of preserving the memory of the November uprising and the struggle for “Bread, Education, Freedom.” He noted that the celebrations would culminate in an anti-imperialist demonstration toward the American Embassy.