PASOK chief Nikos Androulakis vows political autonomy, slams gov’t handling of €70 bn EU recovery fund

Nikos Androulakis PASOK EU recovery fund political autonomy Greece 2030

Nikos Androulakis, president of PASOK–Movement for Change, addressed a joint meeting of the party’s Political Council and Policy Circles ahead of the International Exhibition in Thessaloniki (DETH) and a September 3 event. He pledged that PASOK will pursue an "unwavering" path of political autonomy and will present its vision for “Greece 2030,” focused on social justice and national dignity.

Androulakis condemned the New Democracy government for what he described as ineffective use of the European Union’s Recovery Fund, noting that nearly €70 billion in EU resources have been allocated but questioning whether citizens’ lives have improved. He linked the government’s policies to rising prices in food, energy, housing and ferry tickets, calling the situation a profit‑driven “price‑hike” that has eroded purchasing power.

He also offered condolences for three firefighters who died in a recent blaze, announcing his intention to travel to Crete to attend a funeral for one of them. The speech combined criticism of the current administration with a call for PASOK to offer a distinct, autonomous political alternative.

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European Union Recovery Fund · International Exhibition Thessaloniki (DETH) · New Democracy · Nikos Androulakis · PASOK – Movement for Change

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[● 4 SOURCES] He accused the government of refusing to confront profit‑seeking interests, causing a collapse of Greek purchasing power. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He expressed condolences for three firefighters who died in a recent fire. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He pledged that PASOK will maintain political autonomy, i.e., independence from the current government's influence. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Nikos Androulakis spoke at a joint meeting of PASOK's Political Council and Policy Circles. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He said the government's policies have led to price increases in food, energy, housing, and ferry tickets. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He will travel to Crete to attend a funeral for one of the deceased firefighters. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He criticized the New Democracy government for mismanaging the EU Recovery Fund of approximately €70 billion. prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He announced PASOK will present its vision for “Greece 2030” at the International Exhibition Thessaloniki (DETH). prismaradio.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · pasok.gr · www.newsbomb.gr