Unknown individuals spray-painted threatening slogans referring to a recent firebomb attack in Thessaloniki on the political office of Deputy Minister Sevi Voloudaki and the family home in Chania during the early hours of Sunday.
Among the messages were the slogans “Death to New Democracy” and “Firebombs at your homes.”
In a statement, Voloudaki said the threats would not intimidate her.
“The slogans written on my political office and my family home do not frighten me and will not distract me from my duty,” she said, adding that her family has learned to face adversity “with dignity, faith and strength.”
The deputy minister stressed that “no one has the right to bring hatred and violence to the doorstep of our home,” while expressing anger that, as she claimed, some people had chosen to side “with the murderers of Aphrodite Nestor’s mother.”
“I am not afraid. I will not be intimidated. I will not back down,” she said, pledging to continue serving citizens “with the same consistency and determination,” while defending the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
“Fear has never been my choice. And it will not become one now,” she concluded.
Government condemns the incident
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis also condemned the incident, describing it as “an organised attempt at intimidation” and “a blatant attack on democracy.”
He said slogans such as “Death to New Democracy” and “Firebombs at your homes” were not acts of protest but criminal acts.
“We are facing criminals, not protesters,” Marinakis said.
He added that there could be “no asterisks, footnotes or justifications” when it comes to terrorism and violence, expressing confidence that the authorities would identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
Marinakis further stated that democracy “will not be intimidated by thugs,” adding that those who believe they can impose their views through fear and violence “will face the consequences of their actions.”
He concluded by stressing that political disagreement is a cornerstone of democracy, but targeting individuals because of their political identity represents its denial.
“And when the word ‘Death’ becomes a slogan, silence is not neutrality. It is complicity,” he said.
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