SYRIZA cannot point the finger in New Democracy, said the Minister of State Akis Schertsos, responding to the president of the KO of SYRIZA-PS Sokratis Famellos and what he attributed to the government, regarding the rule of law in Greece. “You have the audacity to go to Europe, to a political body, which is the European Parliament, and brandish completely disrespectful reports,” said Akis Skertsos, and he emphasized that it is not a patriotic attitude for a Greek parliamentarian to sign resolutions to stop funding.

“Mr. Famellos is trying to hide that this bill, which is a bold but not bold step, for democracy, for rights, for equality, equality, New Democracy brings it and SYRIZA and PASOK are forced to vote for it, as well as New Left and Freedom Sailing. As far as the rule of law is concerned, when SYRIZA speaks, I have two names to say: Kammenos and Polakis. Kammenos is about the past of SYRIZA, in terms of the rule of law, because Kammenos prevented you from bringing a more complete arrangement for the Coexistence Pact in 2015, which was passed with the votes of the New Democracy”. “We are not trying to steal the Coexistence Pact”, said Akis Skertsos and added that thanks to the votes of New Democracy, the Pact was passed at that time. “We do not say that the ND brought the Pact. But you come here and tell us that SYRIZA is bringing the marriage bill. You have reached this level of arrogance and arrogance,” said the Minister of State. As far as the present is concerned, he noted that SYRIZA has in its ranks a member of parliament who directly threatens the judiciary, “which is independent and does its job”.

The Minister of State also responded to the decision of the European Parliament. “You also have the audacity to go to Europe, to a political body, which is the European Parliament, and brandish completely disrespectful reports. Because the Reporters Without Borders report that ranks African dictatorships above European democracies in matters of press freedom is completely disreputable. It is unacceptable! And it shows how much you are instrumentalizing a very serious institution, such as the European Parliament”, said Mr. Skertsos, addressing the SYRIZA chairs. In relation to the resolution, he insisted: “I called the Greek MEPs who co-signed and voted in favor of this resolution because there is an explicit reference to the examination and evaluation of the community resources, which Greece receives, around issues that are completely controversial and unsubstantiated. Have you seen any ND MP go to Europe and sign resolutions to cut off funds? Is this a patriotic stance? Do you have the guts to lift a finger? … and you still point the finger, both at society and at New Democracy! Same on you! Same on you!”.

The New Democracy is strong and stronger and resilient, why doesn’t he point the finger at Greek society, and why it is the mirror of Greek society, said the Minister of State and emphasized that the ND has within its ranks responsible patriots who think and represent the whole society and just as there is a part of society that treats this legislative intervention with respect, so there is this part of society and within the New Democracy, and therefore, “Mr Famellos will not point the finger at anyone”.

Under the constant interruptions and shouts from the SYRIZA chairs, Akis Skertsos commented that SYRIZA should better study the reports on the rule of law of the Commission, the reports on the rule of law, on bribery and money laundering of the OECD, which they will come out soon, in 2024, and then he will have to come to Parliament and admit that Greece is making serious progress. “These are the serious reports that evaluate the rule of law and not the rags, which you take to the European Parliament,” said the Minister of State.

“The European Parliament is a piece of paper?”, Sokratis Famellos was heard from the seats of the official opposition. “The rag papers of Reporters without Borders,” said Akis Skertsos.

The objections of unconstitutionality were rejected

The objections of unconstitutionality filed by Hellenic Solution, Spartans and Nike to the marriage equality bill were rejected earlier.

“We welcome the objections of unconstitutionality made by the three parties, as well as the request for a roll call vote. Those who file these objections and these opinions are trying to cause some, in their perception, cracks in the cohesion of the New Democracy. They won’t make it. The cohesion of New Democracy is unbreakable, it has been proven over time, New Democracy is the party that put Greece in Europe, kept it in Europe and has pledged, vis-a-vis the Greek people, to make it even more European. Those who should apologize are those who want Greece to leave Europe and unfortunately, I dare to say that the parties that raise these objections belong to this category,” said the Minister of State.