"It is now clear, after the statements of the vice president of the United States and the other representatives of the new American administration in Munich that the time of illusions and delays is over for Europe and that humanity is entering uncharted waters," main opposition PASOK-Movement for Change leader Nikos Androulakis said in a social media post on Sunday, under the headline "'Security Conference' or confirmation of Insecurity?".
"The European Union must redefine its position and role in a 'different' world, which is more polycentric and volatile than ever," he stressed.
"Even now - after a significant delay - it is called upon to immediately take all the necessary action for an effective and cohesive Common Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, a Euro-army and rules for the export of European armaments to third countries, for a strategy of autonomy, reinforcement of energy security and the development of research and innovation in crucial sectors.
"I have faithfully served this vision of a Europe of peoples and solidarity for nine years in the European Parliament and I serve it constantly. It is now being espoused by those who until recently called it romantic but are today rowing back, in the face of the developments," Androulakis said, while adding:
"The 'sleepwalkers' must now wake up, before conditions become even worse."