Hellenic European Leadership Council

From poets to soldiers, from #Europe to #America, these #Philhellenes showed that freedom knows no borders. Their legacy reminds us today that justice, solidarity, and courage can unite nations.

Samuel Gridley Howe (USA): A young #Boston doctor who came to Greece to heal the wounded and lead troops. Later, he raised funds in America and returned to rebuild ruined towns. His blend of compassion and courage made him one of the war’s great humanitarians.

Today, #Greece celebrates #IndependenceDay, marking the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. But the fight for freedom didn’t belong to Greeks alone; courageous #Philhellenes from around the world joined the cause. Here are a few who changed history #theHELC🧵👇

We welcome France's bold step as an independent guarantor of European peace through strength & true #deterrence - not wishful thinking or nice words. Nuclear boost & extended umbrella to protect allies like Greece #theHELC #France #Greece #nuclear bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#EU-#Turkey defence cooperation vs. #Russia? When push comes to shove, will #Erdogan truly stand against #Putin? He's adept at playing all sides for short-term gains - the classic Turkish foreign policy. Resources can better be used elsewhere. #theHELC

In a changing #geopolitical environment, #Europe’s security rests on shared values and shared capabilities. 🇫🇷Franco- 🇬🇷Hellenic #defence cooperation at sea and in the air highlights #Greece’s strategic role in Europe’s defence architecture.

Keir Starmer’s government is selling fighter jets to an authoritarian regime while its main opposition leader sits in prison falsely accused of spying for Britain. A government throwing away not just morality, but its own national interest. #Turkey #UK #Starmer #Imamoglu

The UK’s decision to approve Typhoon jet sales to Turkey raises serious concerns. Does the #Labour government support arming a regime that jails journalists, crushes opposition, kills civilians abroad, and makes deals with Iran & Hamas? #UKforeignpolicy #Turkey #Typhoon

Not for the first or last time, they tried to erase a people. We remember. Over 350,000 Pontian Greeks perished under Turkish rule. Recognition is not optional – it is justice. #PontianGenocide #May19 #NeverAgain

Greek history is filled with determined fighters who stood against overwhelming autocratic forces - and won. Today, Greeks worldwide celebrate this enduring spirit of principled resistance #GreekIndependenceDay

‘We have made a pact with God: we either win or die!’ Georgios Karaiskakis, who died in battle in 1827.

As the world grows darker for those who believe in freedom, the words of the #Greek revolutionaries of 1821 still echo through the centuries #25March2021 #theHELC : 'When we decided to revolt,

theguardian.com/world/2025/mar… Turkey is not a democracy. Yet some want Turkey at the heart of Europe’s defence & security. Is this the kind of "ally" we want? A regime that arrests rivals and silences dissent? #Turkey #HumanRights #EU #NATO #imamoğlu

Today, we remember a crime that forever weighs on humanity's collective conscience. The #Holocaust revealed the depths of human cruelty. We must fight every day to ensure such hatred and evil never rise again. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #theHELC

Recent events reinforce the urgent need for Europe to strengthen its security and defense. The coalition of dictators thrives on global instability. Only strength and unity can safeguard our values and sovereignty. #Erdogan #Putin #Turkey #EUwakeupcall

Another example of how the deep state in #Turkey does business. Trampling over the rule of law, state borders and democracy, whether at home or abroad #Ergodan #EricAdams theguardian.com/us-news/2024/s…