Optimistic about this year’s firefighting season, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis said in an interview today on Meganews ‘now’ show, as the country is more prepared than ever, noting that this does not mean that this does not mean. The goal, however, is clear, to avoid human losses, minimize disasters and enhance holistic crisis management, the minister noted.

“The government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken not only steps, but jumps,” Mr Kefalogiannis said, while once again referring to the strengthening of the Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, with staff, volunteers and means, as well as increased resources to € 20 and € 20. 2023, underlining the importance of the role of local government in prevention and cleaning within residential tissue.

He also pointed out that the citizen is responsible for cleaning and transporting fuel to predetermined “green spots” indicated by municipalities. In the event of non -compliance, after June 15, the Municipalities are required to intervene and to clean themselves, with the cost of certifying the owner through AADE.

The Minister, however, recognized the existence of a legal vacuum in terms of the control of the implementation of municipal obligations, which – as it announced – will be filled with a new legislative initiative. The goal, he said, is not to impose sanctions, but to strengthen municipalities with additional tools and resources to play an active role in prevention and protection.

Particular emphasis was placed on the iconic, as it described it, a “Antinero” program, a budget of 580m euros, which is in progress and concerns the cleaning of forests, the creation of firefighting zones and the enhancement of critical infrastructure.

“Today, the climate crisis is an undisputed reality that requires a coordinated, national effort beyond party lines,” the minister said.

Mr Kefalogiannis also referred to the issue of Tempi and commented on the recent report of the National Technical University of Athens, stressing that this is the only official technical finding requested by the responsible investigator and is an integral part of the case file. As he said, the finding answers critical questions about what happened after the accident, denying scenarios of illegal load or concealment by the government, but, he said, is not offered for festivities. Justice, he added, is the only one responsible for attributing responsibilities and must be left unhindered to do its work without political intervention or speculations.