Stefanos Kasselakis reiterated his belief that SYRIZA-PS will be the first party in the European elections, speaking on the “Autopsy” show of ‘Alpha, while regarding his wider aspirations he stated that he is claiming two four-year terms in order to implement a large program of reforms that will change Greece .

Answering a related question, he said: “we don’t know if we are now at 17%, there are some opinion polls that give us as much or even a higher percentage and Maximos also knows them. It is possible and possible that we will be the first party. This is the goal no, only for us but the society. Our ideological stigma is clear. With the government there is a small percentage of people who are winning but for the majority there is stagnation and insecurity. It should be the main thing for us it’s about being authentic and consistent.”

He spoke on the international stage noting that “we say that the massacre in Gaza must stop, even though we condemn the terrorist attacks. There was no support from me for Israel. What Iran did is one thing and what is happening in Palestine is another.” He underlined that “there is no mutation of SYRIZA except structural and organizational, the party has opened and new people are coming”. He noted that even if he does not achieve the goal of the European elections “I will not regret as long as we are authentic. We will not play with the media. We will not play this game as Maximou does”. He criticized the media saying: “you see I went to Gavdos presented the prime minister’s lies and they didn’t play the video, while they are dealing with false leaks about me”. He also stated that “everyone is fighting SYRIZA”.

He referred to the party’s European ballot and the upcoming European elections, saying: “I’m proud of the ballot, it’s the first direct democracy ballot, it’s not chosen by the president to keep balance. We have three disabled people who came out of the primaries, we have LGBTQI representatives community and there is also the quota for women which I am proud to find and implement. Europe lacks inspiration and accountability to the European citizen. Accountability is very important. There should be pan-European ballots and be chosen the leadership of the European Parliament. The Europe we want should be green, with less austerity. The 2.5% surplus imposed on the country is counterproductive. The world has understood that it is a mockery on their part government”.

Regarding the “own goal with the Papanotas candidacy” he replied: “I made a decision based on what I heard and I was absolutely consistent with my views. From then on, for us, the matter is over. Why does Mr. Mitsotakis keep controversial figures who caress the extreme right ears? The people must know that the president of SYRIZA will operate on the basis of principles. The president of SYRIZA and their future prime minister will be approachable, genuine, and will represent them with seriousness and solidity. will not betray national interests”. He criticized the political system, saying: “I don’t want to put everyone in the same bag, there are some great MPs and politicians. But there is a political system that discourages young people from getting involved. There will be a big purge if we achieve our goal.” . He said of his opponents that “they are not more disciplined, but they have the system with them. Antonis Samaras in the marriage of same-sex couples, offended the world but the media only dealt with him for one day”.

Mr. Kasselakis, after noting that the slogan “fatherland, religion, family is Juntian”, insisted that it does not give away religion and family to the homeland and explained: “are the left-wing citizens less family heads or believers or patriots? Who fought for the homeland. Yes , I’m religious but that doesn’t mean that I don’t distinguish what I believe from my respect for what the other person stands for. There is a stereotype, that SYRIZA is against tradition At the same time, SYRIZA is in favor of equality and progress. We want to bring progress, with care for the weakest and those who are most in need.”

Regarding the statements about his baptism, he said: “I did not say that there was a miracle in my birth.” In response to a related question, he said: “It is not bad to believe in miracles. I respect the greatness of God, I believe in science, but there are also things that we cannot solve and explain.” Joking and taking a jab at the prime minister, he said: “The biggest wonder is how someone on an MP’s salary can own 42 houses.”

Regarding his relationship with Alexis Tsipras and the presence of the former prime minister at the presentation of the party’s European ballot, he said: “He did not come without consultation, we had discussed that the announcement of the European ballot would be appropriate. For me, there was never any harm from his attitude Alexis Tsipras. His post before the Congress was a surprise, but I understand why he wanted to speak in his own way to the party whose flag he was. I am listening to his work as prime minister Good words for the excellent work the SYRIZA ministers have done, for the pardoned Santorinio, for the hospitals and for Kountoura. There are many good things that have been done along with the mistakes. There is no front with Tsipras, we talk, we talked after the Congress and we always had a good relationship and it showed in the event of the presentation of the MEPs”.

Mr. Kasselakis assured that “We will not betray the common people. With a government of our own there would certainly be no cover-up for Tempi. Why shouldn’t Kostas Karamanlis go to justice? Why is the ND amnestying him?” He referred to the Health System, saying that “they have let it fall apart” and added: “Naxos, with so much tourism, has only six lifeguards. Should we be spoiled internationally too? The ND does not value human life as it should. You see it in the NHS , you see it in Tempi, in economic policy, how will a new couple start their life?

On the subject of security, he said: “a woman is killed outside the Police Department, neo-Nazis are crossing Greece undisturbed. How will there be citizen security? They have been ruling for five years. When we become a government, the world will be able to sleep peacefully.”

Criticizing the political system, he said: “You know that the Minister of Economy from a student became an MP. My government will be made up of people who have badges from the economy and society. Or if they have done a good job in the parliament and from the parliament.” . He said he has people in mind for the future government but limited himself to revealing that “Evangelos Apostolakis will be the next Minister of Defense”.

Regarding his assets, he said: “I have much less than Mitsotakis. I will present it all to the world before the European elections. I started from nothing, with my sword I achieved it. My financial results are those that can be seen in a listed on the stock exchange. I am the most transparent politician”. Regarding his critics and his companies in Delaware, he said: “Companies are not taxed where they are founded but where they operate. Don’t they know? all they care about is the mud. In Greece if you don’t have a family name and heritage you don’t go anywhere and this must change. When I govern I will be approachable and humane. It seems their arrogance when they say that only the ND can serve national interests, they say so, no are they ashamed?”.

Continuing on the political system, he said: “The political system is dirtier than I thought. People don’t hate it unfairly. There is corruption. But it also has cracks. That’s why I’m not afraid of it, we’re building a movement and I’m optimistic. The big My bet is to convince people that we can change. I am not dogmatic. I have become more flexible tactics rather than strategy. I’m taking lessons to improve my Greek”.

When asked about his political ambitions, he said that he wants “Two terms, so that we can implement a large program of reforms, unite all of Greece, decentralize, solve the demographic problem. I do not believe in infinite activity in politics. I will not be always a politician, I believe in renewal. In a period of eight years one can do a lot of bad things as they are happening now. I am not one of those who think they were born to rule, I want to be useful and change the political scene. “.

He also noted that “The expatriates did not hear well what the prime minister said ‘about an imported leader’, because it seemed that they consider us imported votes and imported money. It is a bet to unite the expatriates and the Hellenism of Cyprus. The prime minister at the UN did not mention the Cyprus, he has abandoned it”.

To more personal questions, he said: “I will celebrate Easter in Corfu. I will go to church. I always celebrate the Greek Easter. Easter for me is a time of reflection and introspection.”

Asked if anything changed in his relationship after the marriage, he said: “Only the legal framework of the relationship. In the beginning when there was internal party turmoil, it was more difficult. I had tried to keep the party together even with people who hated me. Then the split we had a solid party. I got married in America because it was not allowed in Greece. When I had asked the prime minister at our meeting, he had told me that he would bring the marriage within four years to Bloomberg he had said that he would bring it in time, he answered me that it is a matter of timing”. She noted that she is 36 years old and “aims to adopt children by 40.”

He also stated that the presidency of the party “Financially has cost me too much. Now I have no income, nor do I have a salary from the party and instead I offer”. However, he noted: “Don’t be the bad guy, I don’t have a problem, I don’t need to work again. I will last until the end of the four years. But the important thing for the world is to know that the one who asks for their trust is honest. Love me, me your heart and be demanding with me. It’s worth giving a man a chance.”