Announcement from PASOK
The Panhellenic Socialist Movement issued a statement mourning the passing of Giorgos Raftopoulos. The party highlighted his role as an early member and his leadership at the GSEE during key decades for Greek workers.
Background on career
Raftopoulos participated in labor activism in the 1970s and 1980s. He later served as president of the GSEE, Greece's main trade union confederation. Limited public details are available on his later years.
Immediate reactions
No additional statements from other political parties or union bodies have been reported at this time. The announcement appeared on the in.gr news site on September 8, 2026.
[TO VERIFY: Exact date and cause of death; full biography details; additional reactions from GSEE or other organizations]
