PM Tsipras: It is our duty to create a safe environment for all the people of Europe

The Greek prime minister noted, however, that it is also our duty to immediately stop the vicious circle of violence and find a solution to the refugee problem.

"It is our duty to create a safe environment for all the people of Europe," he underlined adding that Europe must remain a land of freedom and democracy.

The bloody terrorist attack in Paris was a blind but targeted strike, he noted. “It was a blow against Europe, home of Democracy and freedom, a blow against multiculturalism.”

“At this hour we all stand together, we strengthen our solidarity towards the French people and support their government. We fight against the plans of terrorism and barbarism. The terrorists will prevail only if they achieve to terrorize us; only if they force us to abandon our principles; if they lead us to a fortress-Europe, where scared people live,” he said.

“We shall defeat terrorism and barbarism only if we show our determination in our choice to live in a Europe of democracy, freedom and solidarity,” Tsipras stressed.