Greek President Karolos Papoulias stated during a Parliamentary exhibit on democracy's commencement, "Today is a day of remembrance and great respect to those who fought, were imprisoned, were exiled so as to restore democracy in Greece. Today we honour all of them and is a shining example for all of us, that in times of crisis the flame of freedom and democratic institutions must prevail", as reported by ANA-MPA.

Democratic Left leader Fotis Kouvelis announced today that he is resigning as the political party head, as a result of their dismal electoral performance during Sunday's European Parliament voting.

Democratic Left leader Fotis Kouvelis, who left the current administration last summer, due to ERT's conclusion, has shot down reports concerning a collaboration between George Papandreou and his political party.