The president of the SYRIZA Parliamentary Group, Sokratis Famellos, is currently on the floor of the Parliament, and he is addressing the issue of the fires.

“Unfortunately, once again, as in 2021, the Greek Parliament is coming in the midst of an unprecedented natural disaster to discuss the issue of agro-forestry fires,” said the president of the SYRIZA PS Committee, Sokratis Famellos, during the prologue. of the debate in the Parliament on the fires. After expressing condolences on behalf of SYRIZA for all the victims of “this tragic summer”, he emphasized that “it is unheard of that we have reached a discussion again, because we have unheard of, incalculable and irreversible damage, lives, environment, protected areas, basic infrastructure, emblematic ecosystems, such as Dadia and Parnitha, endangered cities, capitals of prefectures, the largest regional hospital in northern Greece was evacuated, an ammunition depot was blown up, military installations were endangered”. He pointed out that today we are in the 13th day of the fire in Evros and Rhodope, “Europe’s largest fire is developing in the last 20 years” and “today the last remaining core of the Dadia forest is in danger, because the central core was destroyed, with the protected unique species of birds of prey”. He said he has received messages of distress from scientists in the field who “say they don’t have the firefighting support they need.” Mr. Famellos commented that the prime minister tried to present today’s debate as his own initiative “even though we asked for it on July 24, we asked you a question on August 3 and a special request on August 23”. He emphasized that despite the commitments and statements, “you have left our country unprepared and defenseless against this real danger. And the progress of the fires and their effects is your political responsibility. And I have to say your personal responsibility, Mr. Mitsotakis…”. “You are exposing the country, the security of the citizens. We also expect accountability and responsibility,” he added. “After 4 years of government, there is no time or space for excuses or apologies, and unfortunately the new announcements are not reliable because you have made them 2-3 times”, noted Mr. Famellos, addressing the prime minister, to add: “Now, in hindsight, you’ll do everything you can to avoid political costs, but you can’t guarantee citizens’ sense of security.”