Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias expressed shocked and sadness by the sudden death of the European Parliament David Sassoli.
"I am shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the European Parliament President David Sassoli. His vision of Europe as a beacon of peace and democracy in the world will shine on as a lasting legacy. We mourn this remarkable Italian and proud European," Mitsotakis said on Twitter.
I am shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the @EP_President David Sassoli. His vision of Europe as a beacon of peace and democracy in the world will shine on as a lasting legacy. We mourn this remarkable Italian and proud European.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) January 11, 2022
For his part, Dendias said "Deeply saddened by the passing of European Parliament President David Sassoli, an accomplished journalist and politician who fought for democracy and a stronger EU. Heartfelt condolences to his family and to his colleagues in the European Parliament."
Deeply saddened by the passing of @EP_President David Sassoli, an accomplished journalist & politician who fought for democracy & a stronger #EU. Heartfelt condolences to his family & to his colleagues in @EUparliament.
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) January 11, 2022
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