During a memorial service for Costas Simitis, former Prime Minister of Greece, notable figures such as Tasos Yannitsis, Giannis Voulgaris, and Konstantinos Tsoukalas expressed their deep respect and admiration for Simitis’s contributions to the country. They reflected on his leadership during a transformative period for Greece, underscoring his commitment to modernization, European integration, and national interests. The speakers highlighted Simitis’s enduring legacy and the impact he had on contemporary Greek politics while paying tribute to his personal character and values.