Voice of Reason (political party)

Voice of Reason
Φωνή Λογικής
AbbreviationFL
PresidentAfroditi Latinopoulou
FounderAfroditi Latinopoulou
Founded23 March 2023; 20 months ago (2023-03-23)[1]
Split fromPatriotic Force for Change
IdeologyConservatism
Ultranationalism
Right-wing populism
Political positionFar-right[2][3]
ReligionGreek Orthodox Church
European affiliationPatriots.eu
European Parliament groupPatriots for Europe (2024–present)[4]
Colors  Navy blue
  Light blue
Hellenic Parliament
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European Parliament
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Website
fonilogikis.gr

The Voice of Reason[5][6] (Greek: Φωνή Λογικής, romanized: Foní Logikís, FL) is a far-right,[11] ultranationalist[15] political party in Greece. It was established in 2023 by Afroditi Latinopoulou, a lawyer and former tennis athlete.[16][17]

History

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The party was originally founded as "Homeland" (Greek: Πατρίδα, romanized: Patrída), but was excluded from the May 2023 Greek legislative election by the Supreme Court due to a dispute over the name and symbol of the Patriotic Force for Change (PATRIDA) party, to which Latinopoulou had previously belonged.[18][19] The party was subsequently renamed and took part in the snap June 2023 Greek legislative election, receiving 0.43% of the vote. In the 2024 European Parliament election, it received just over the electoral threshold of 3%, electing its leader Afroditi Latinopoulou as an MEP.[20] On 8 July 2024 the party joined the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament.[21]

Political positions

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Immigration is framed as a critical issue by Voice of Reason, promoting closed controls and strict asylum criteria.[22] The manifesto opposes granting citizenship to undocumented migrants and emphasises deportation for those without legal status.[23] It also proposes bilateral agreements with culturally aligned countries for temporary labour needs. The demographic challenge is addressed through economic incentives for Greek families to have more children, highlighting the importance of supporting large families while rejecting immigration as a long-term solution to population decline.[24] When it comes to reproductive rights, the leader of the party has adopted a strong anti-abortion stance.[25]

The manifesto addresses LGBTQ+ issues by recognising societal acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals and opposing discrimination, while firmly rejecting same-sex marriage, adoption rights for same-sex couples, and the inclusion of progressive gender theories in education.[16] It frames traditional family structures, defined by binary gender roles, as essential for societal stability and child-rearing, arguing that these reflect both natural order and societal consensus. The manifesto resists expanding gender definitions and opposes their integration into school curriculums, positioning its stance as a defence of traditional values and cultural norms. Some of the leader's comments on the "woke agenda"[26] have been perceived by some as transphobic,[27] misogynistic,[28] and as employing dog-whistle rhetoric, whilst Latinopoulou has previously made controversial remarks equating homosexuality with paedophilia.[29]

On the Israel–Hamas war, the party supports Israel and condemned the 7 October attack as an attack on Western civilisation, though Latinopolou later emphasized that both sides should respect the rules of war, particularly considering children.[30][31] The party also condemned the April 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel.[32] The party condemned the court ban on the Spartans political party contesting the 2024 European Parliament election in Greece.[33]

Election results

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Hellenic Parliament

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Election Leader Votes % Seats Rank Status
June 2023 Afroditi Latinopoulou 22.347 0,43%
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 11th Extra-parliamentary

European Parliament

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European Parliament
Election Votes % ±pp Seats won +/− Rank Leader EP Group
2024 120,753 3.04% New
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 New 8th Afroditi Latinopoulou PfE

References

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  1. ^ https://www.newsit.gr/politikh/i-afroditi-latinopoulou-idryse-neo-komma-me-to-onoma-patrida/3734317/ Η Αφροδίτη Λατινοπούλου ίδρυσε νέο κόμμα με το όνομα «Πατρίδα»
  2. ^ "Europe Elects Newsletter". Europe Elects. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  3. ^ Michalopoulos, Sarantis (2 October 2024). "Greek left says Le Pen's right hand Bardella 'unwanted' in Athens". Euractiv. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  4. ^ Kjeld Neubert (8 July 2024). "Orbán and Le Pen form new far-right group 'Patriots for Europe'". www.euractiv.com. Euractiv.
  5. ^ "Thirty-one Greek political parties to participate in European Parliament " iefimerida.gr 24 April 2024
  6. ^ "European Parliament elections in Greece: 31 political parties and coalitions participating on June 9" amna.gr 8 June 2024
  7. ^ Simits, Alexandra (9 June 2024). "The MEPs leading currently in votes at the European elections in Greece". The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση (in Greek). Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Η Λατινοπούλου και η κοινωνική απαξία της ντροπής | LiFO". www.lifo.gr (in Greek). 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Politico για Λατινοπούλου: Η Ελλάδα στέλνει στην Ευρωβουλή τη μιμήτρια της Μελόνι". ProtoThema (in Greek). 10 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Where did all the far-right votes in the EU, but also in Greece, come from? | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  11. ^ [7][8][9][10]
  12. ^ chtzanis (20 June 2024). "GPO Poll: ND Lead, First Significant Result for New Right-wing Party". tovima.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  13. ^ "LGBTQ Greeks battle online hate in landmark year for rights". France 24. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Inside Le Pen, Wilders and Salvini's secret Brussels meeting". POLITICO. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  15. ^ [12][13][14]
  16. ^ a b "ΦΩΝΗ ΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ - ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ ΛΑΤΙΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ" (in Greek). 18 March 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  17. ^ "ΠΑΤΡΙΔΑ: H Αφροδίτη Λατινοπούλου ίδρυσε νέο κόμμα". Provocateur (in Greek). 23 March 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  18. ^ NEWSROOM (28 April 2023). "Εκλογές 2023: "Κόπηκε" η Λατινοπούλου μετά από προσφυγή του Μπογδάνου". News 24/7 (in Greek). Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Εκλογές 2023: «Κόπηκε» το κόμμα της Λατινοπούλου". ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ (in Greek). 28 April 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Αφροδίτη Λατινοπούλου στη "Ν": Είμαστε πιο κοντά με τους Συντηρητικούς και Μεταρρυθμιστές της Τζόρτζια Μελόνι". Ναυτεμπορική. 6 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Patriots for Europe becomes EU parliament's 3rd-largest group, picks Jordan Bardella as president". POLITICO. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Λατινοπούλου: Χρειαζόμαστε ένα εθνικό σχέδιο με κλειστά κέντρα σε ακατοίκητα νησιά και απελάσεις μεταναστών - Ο Μητσοτάκης είναι αριστερή ψυχούλα". www.parapolitika.gr (in Greek). 11 October 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  23. ^ "Αρχές και Αξίες - ΦΩΝΗ ΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ - ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ ΛΑΤΙΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ" (in Greek). 19 March 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Λατινοπούλου: Λύση στο δημογραφικό δεν είναι η ενσωμάτωση ξένων - Η κυβέρνηση να διασφαλίσει τον ακομμάτιστο χαρακτήρα των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων". bankingnews.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  25. ^ "The 23 kookiest MEPs heading to the European Parliament". POLITICO. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Α.Λατινοπούλου στον Αντ1: "Τι κάνετε κ. Λιάγκα; Τον δικηγόρο της woke ατζέντας;" - ΦΩΝΗ ΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ - ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ ΛΑΤΙΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ" (in Greek). 7 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Η τρανσφοβική «συμπαράταξη» Λάσπα με Λατινοπούλου βάζει «φωτιά» στο ΠΑΣΟΚ - Τη διαγραφή της ζητά το Thessaloniki Pride – The Standard". 5 January 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  28. ^ "Η Λατινοπούλου και η κοινωνική απαξία της ντροπής | LiFO". www.lifo.gr (in Greek). 13 June 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  29. ^ Sleed (13 December 2021). "Σε ομοφοβικό παραλήρημα η Λατινοπούλου… εξισώνει την ομοφυλοφιλία με την παιδεραστία - Documento". www.documentonews.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  30. ^ "Α.Λατινοπούλου: «Η επίθεση της Χαμάς είναι επίθεση τρομοκρατική στον δυτικό πολιτισμό»" pronews.gr (in Greek)09-10-2023
  31. ^ "Αφροδίτη Λατινοπούλου στον Δανίκα: «Εγώ είμαι με τη Μελόνι και τη Λεπέν που είναι κεντροδεξιές»" protothema.gr (in Greek) 20 May 2024
  32. ^ "Δήλωση Αφροδίτης Λατινοπούλου για την επίθεση του Ιράν στο Ισραήλ" fonilogikis.gr (in Greek) 14 May 2024
  33. ^ "Η Αφροδίτη Λατινοπούλου για το «μπλόκο» στους «Σπαρτιάτες» στις Ευρωεκλογές" newsbreak.gr (in Greek) 25-04-24
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