Following the Italian and Spanish decision to declare war upon the Austro-Hungarian Empire and thus, in the case of the Italian Kingdom break International accords, or in the case of the Kingdom of Spain join into a war it was neither called into, nor has any valid reason to find itself in has lead to the Kingdom of Greece seeing itself pushed towards the cause of the central powers and is reassured of their righteous cause.
Whilst this is a difficult and dangerous decision, following those attacks upon Austria-Hungary and thus indirectly, the Kingdom of Greece's German allies, the Kingdom of Greece regards this as a case of Alliance and will come to the aid of the German Empire, dispatching an expeditionary corps made up of volunteers and standing forces to aid its allies.
Due to the fact that the Entente forces hold naval supremacy, the Hellenic Army is hereby partially mobilized and conscripts will be taken to defend the Greek nation from foreign invasion, but fear not my people, this is, for the moment merely a measure of security and will not affect the majority of the people.
A further announcement upon further wartime measures, as well as a speech to the people of Greece will be given shortly.
- Constantine I, King of the Hellenes