Student elections took place today, May 13, in all public universities and technical institutions across Greece. Thousands of students have voted, however, the small turnout shows once again that the student elections have decayed, since the parties are not able to unite behind a common cause.
Violent incidents occurred at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, while the election for the new student council was still underway.
People wearing hoods entered the campus, holding batons and helmets, causing damage to the building and clashing with the students. According to students from the New Democracy youth DAP-NDFK, four of the party’s members were injured during the incident and had to be transferred to local hospitals.
Meanwhile, Greek police officers have arrived at the University in order to help keep the peace.
New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras commented on the incident, harshly attacking the Greek government. “Through the reinstatement of the asylum institution that helps illegality, the Greek government is letting the masked men enter Greek universities and destroy them,” he said.
“There is violence and blood in a place where students should be free to express their ideas and feel secure. They are bothered by the fact that DAP-NDFK has been a leading force in Greek universities for the last 29 years,” he added.
“The state is obliged to protect the lives and ensure the safety of the university community members,” Samaras concluded.
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