Twelve and a half years after the brutal murder of Pavlos Fyssas in Keratsini, which marked the beginning of the end for the violent actions of Golden Dawn's shock troops, the Greek judiciary has ruled that Golden Dawn, under the guise of a political party, functioned as a criminal organization targeting migrants, political adversaries, and vulnerable groups. This ruling is consistent with the initial court's determination that categorized the group as a Nazi-type organization.

The Court of Appeals found key figures within Golden Dawn guilty, including its leader Nikos Michaloliakos and other senior political members who had previously served in the Parliament. The lengthy judicial process culminated in a verdict that reinforced the understanding of Golden Dawn as not only a political entity but one engaged in systematic criminal activities against certain segments of society, propagating hate and violence.

This decision has significant implications for the political climate in Greece, as it addresses the rise of far-right ideologies and their potential threats to democratic structures. It serves as a landmark case in the fight against extremism, reinforcing the legality of prosecuting groups that exploit political platforms to carry out criminal activities.