Tony Blair for Costa Simitis: “I respected him deeply as human and as leader”

His sorrow and condolences were expressed by the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, for his death, who died Sunday morning (05.01.2025) at the age of 88. Tony Blair in a post made by his institute’s X account, described Costas Simitis as a kind, thoughtful and intelligent, with a strong commitment to the interests of Greece and deep devotion to the well-being of Europe. CORVERSE In fact, the former Prime Minister of Britain stressed that although Simitis came from the traditional left, he understood the need for modernisation and recognised that the values of democratic socialism had to be applied differently in the 21st century. “I was sorry to hear the news about Kostas Simitis’ death. We worked closely together when we were on duty. I have always found him in any state, good, committed and deeply committed to what was in Greece, but also committed to the good condition of Europe and its nations. Although it was from the traditional left side of politics, it fully recognized the need for modernisation, realizing that the values of democratic socialism had to be perceived differently in the 21st century. CORVERSE I enjoyed his company and respected him deeply as a human and as a leader,” Tony Blair said. Tony Blair’s tribute to Costas Simitis. — Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (@InstituteGC) The former Prime Minister concluded his statement expressing his sincere condolences to the family, friends and country of Costas Simitis.