“I consider the anger, especially of young people, to be justified. I consider justified the gatherings and marches that have taken place recently, which were very massive and had the participation of too many young children. EL.AS has behaved in terms of democratic legitimacy, absolute respect for the people who demonstrate. He ensured the safety of himself as well as people and facilities in Athens, during all these difficult days”, said the Minister of Citizen Protection speaking to the show “Kalimera” and Giorgos Autias Takis Theodorikakos.

“The only ones who have been targeted are some marginalized anarchist groups, who attempt through the marches to create terrible incidents and disasters. They committed the barbarity of destroying the memorial to the people who lost their lives in Marfin. Shame on them for what they did. The only ones targeted by EL.AS. they are such dangerous thugs and those who side with them. Young people are our friends. Our children have full rights and the Police respect these rights,” he added.

Referring to the attack received by Yanis Varoufakis, Mr. Theodorikakos emphasized: “It is reprehensible, it is unacceptable in our Republic. However, something was said about night thugs. The Police have investigated the case and the people who attacked Mr. Varoufakis and committed violence against him belong to the anarchist space. Unfortunately, Mr. Varoufakis, by his own decision, did not have his policemen with him. And I think that’s a conclusion too, he has to be careful too”