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Greek freedom fighters Manolis Glezos (L) and Apostolis SantasIn the morning of May 30, 1941, two young Greeks, Manolis Glezos and Lakis Santas climbed on Acropolis and took down the Nazi flag. It was the first brave act of resistance against the occupying army in World War Two.One of the most humiliating moments not only…
The European Parliament will honour the late, great resistance fighter Manolis Glezos by naming a room in his memory.
The Left made the request as a tribute to the remarkable life of this former MEP who fought against fascism and Nazism and remained a leading figure of the European Left right up until his death at 97 last year.
Manolis will endure as a symbol of anti-fascist resistance, for freedom & democracy.
Throughout his life, Manolis Glezos was an inspiration and example in the struggle for freedom, democracy and social justice – a fact that has been appreciated and respected by all democratic forces both in Greece and in Europe. The vast majority of Greek society – left, centrist, right – are grateful to him and will remember him. He leaves a great legacy for future generations: resistance, passion for freedom, and the struggle against fascism. He was the one who took down, along with Lakis Santas, the Nazi swastika from the Acropolis.