18.10.2007
EGP Spokepersons support Darko Krajnc in his candidacy for Slovene President
The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today expressed their enthusiastic support for Darko Krajnc, the president of Slovene Youth Party (SMS), in the Slovene Presidential Eection on October 21st.
EGP Co-Spokesperson Ulrike Lunacek, who will be travelling to Slovenia on Friday 19th October to support Darko's campaign, said: »I believe Darko Krajnc is a good Presidential candidate because he puts a lot of emphasis on environmental issues, social equality and human rights, all of which are very important parts of contemporary European Green policy. And it is not often the case that EGP member parties have their own Presidential candidates at the national level, which is another reason we are very excited about Darko Krajncs' candidacy. I see this also as an opportunity for young people to identify themselves more strongly with active politicians who want to improve things.«
EGP Co-Spokeperson Philippe Lamberts continued: »We are very happy to see a candidate from the EGP's member party running in a presidential election in Slovenia. It is extremely important that there is a presidential candidate who advocates environmental protection, human rights, solidarity and tolerance during the presidential election campaign. And Darko Krajnc is doing just that. I believe he is making a great contribution to a democratic and progressive pre-election campaign and I support him wholeheartedly. I think he would make a great president of Slovenia and I know that Greens all over Europe hope that many Slovenians will vote for Darko Krajnc on October 21st . «
Graham Burgess
Communications Officer
European Green Party
Tel no : +32 (0)2 626 0724
Mobile no : + 32(0)477 902 023
graham.burgess@europeangreens.org
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