The complete activation of the New Democracy in view of the national elections, as well as the government’s determination to complete the “sinner” case full OPECEPEpointed out the new secretary of the ND, Costas Skrekasin an interview with ERT. “The Prime Minister himself cut off the Gordian tie, with the decision to pass OPEKEPE’s supervision to AADE“, He explained, stressing that”will be explored everything»As for any involvement of political persons.

Speaking about his new role, Mr. Skrekas described “high price»Prime Minister’s proposal for the post of secretary of the New Democracy Political Committee, pointing out that his party”is and remains the largest and most historic party since 1974 onwards” Indeed, as he said, “It is identified with the achievements of post -Greece Greece, such as the establishment of democracy, Greece’s accession to Europe and national reconciliation “, stressing that” the burden of responsibility to lead the party to victory in the next national elections is great.“

Speaking about the upcoming elections and the mandate he received from Kyriakos Mitsotakis, he said that although the national elections will be held in two years, the aim is to prepare for the next election battle, with the enhancement of members’ participation and the co -ordination of the government program. “We want to provide government policy proposals so that these proposals can be implemented and provide solutions to real problems“, He added.

Asked about the polls and the course of the ND, Mr Skrekas said that “It’s a photo of the moment“, Considering that ‘In many areas things get improved gradually” At the same time, as he pointed out, “This is the job we have been doing in the last six years and that’s what we have to keep doing“

“There will be absolute investigation to spill plenty of light”

Referring to the OPECEPE case, the New Democracy secretary admitted that “Obviously there is a matter. The problem did not appear now” According to Mr Skrekas, various ND ministers have taken actions to deal with irregularities by 2022, and referred to relevant reports that had been forwarded to the prosecutor. “The Prime Minister himself cut off the Gordian tie, with the decision to pass OPEKEPE’s supervision to AADE“, He explained.

Answering a question whether the role of the competent ministers should be checked, he categorically replied: “Obviously everything must be explored. The prime minister has also said it. When such phenomena occur, there will obviously be the absolute investigation to spill plenty of light“

As for when he will arrive, he will reach the House of Representatives he replied that there are two cases being investigated: ‘Many times the fine that has been imposed currently for OPEKEPE has been confused, and secondly, the case investigated by the European Prosecutor” At the same time, Mr Skrekas revealed that Greece would resort to the competent European bodies to request that the fine of 415 euros be reduced.

“As for the issue that controls a European prosecutor and because names are heard, the investigation stopped when politicians were heard. According to the Constitution, the case file is then sent to the House for further investigation“He said.

Asked about the NATO meeting and opposition criticism of the country’s attitude, he replied that “in this fluid geopolitical environment, we would expect to have a much more serious attitude.” At the same time, commenting on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, he said: “It seems that there was finally restraint, what the Greek government and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis demanded so that diplomacy could provide the necessary solutions.” He even noted that “Greece is consistently in favor of peace and self -restraint – we were demanding a diplomatic solution from the outset and it seems to be justified.”

In closing, Mr Skrekas reiterated that his goal is to mobilize the citizens and to co -ordinate a “hopeful program that will lead the New Democracy to a new victory”.