The Prime Minister “remains faithful to the principle that he does not there are political barriers“when it comes to the good of the country” notes the Minister of State, George Gerapetritis -asked about the openings in the Center and the Center-Left- in an interview with “Macedonia of Sunday”.
The Minister of State describes the government’s goal, which is “to gain the trust of the electorate in order to continue our government work with a strong autonomous mandate.” “The next election is extremely crucial,” he said, explaining why.
“In difficult times and with widespread uncertainty around the world, the electorate will decide whether it wants to continue the country’s path to a modern organized and digital state, with a strong international presence and prestige, growth prospects, low unemployment and lower taxes.
For these reasons, a strong and stable government is needed, which we will claim. Although stability is a major threat to the country today, if the verdict does not allow the formation of an autonomous government“, we will move in an institutional way within the framework of what is provided in the Constitution”, he states specifically.
He also comments, answering a relevant question, and position taken by the president of PASOK – Movement for Change, Nikos Androulakiswho, according to G. Gerapetritis, “excludes cooperation with New Democracy when it sets as a condition the social democratic basis of this government.”
However, he asked about the two previous governments and replied: “For the government under Prime Minister Samaras, it is self-evident that it contributed positively to the country under extremely adverse conditions before being stopped by the wave of populism and cheap rhetoric that overturned the country. The writing sample from the failed SYRIZA-ANEL cooperation government is fresh “.
Asked whether the opening of the ND to people of the Center and the Center-Left will continue, the Minister of State points out: “The organizational structure and the ideological imprint of the government are shaped by the Prime Minister. It has been shown to remain true to the principle that there are no political barriers when it comes to the good of the country. Meritocracy and inclusion are the foundations of the current government that make it undoubtedly the most diverse post-colonial regime. “In a country that has suffered from political barriers and so-called divisions, this policy is already a major conquest.”
Interventions in health, education, environment
At the same time, it unfolds the government map for the next period: “We have important interventions ahead of us. In health, the bill on primary health care, which facilitates the daily life of the citizen, has already been posted in public consultation, and secondary health care will follow. In education, the bill for higher education will be posted in the near future, which will upgrade the autonomy and extroversion in our universities and will end the suffering of the citizens for the academic recognition of a foreign degree. In the environment, the new climate law will be passed in May, which will mark the transition of our country to a new green era. “Despite the multiple crises, the government work continues at a rapid pace”, he notes characteristically.
In his subject of war, underlines the “clear position” that our country has taken, in particular, “we are in favor of the people who were unprovoked and today are going through a deep humanitarian crisis. No asterisks and footnotes that would lead to an ambiguous attitude. Because history has a memory. She rewards those who stand on her right side and punishes those who despise her. The European Union moved in the same context. Russia has been quick to reflect unprecedented sanctions imposed by all Member States on a rare moment of universal convergence. “And this unanimity in the face of the oppression of the peoples means the upgrading of Europe to a geopolitical union of great power.”
Asked about traditional relations between Greeks and Russians, states that “the ties that exist between the two peoples can not alter the current reality. And we need to be even stricter with those we perceive more closely. “The restoration of Russia’s relations, not only with Greece but also with the whole western world, goes through the cessation of the war and the restoration of international legitimacy.”
Targeted aid
For precision in energy“We must be very careful to strengthen the most vulnerable categories of our citizens at the same time, but without jeopardizing the fiscal stability of the country that was conquered with great difficulty,” he said.
And referring to supplementary budgetassures that “the targeted aid to deal with, as far as possible, the increase in the prices of goods, while the increase of the minimum wage will be announced soon, which will take effect from 1 May. And, of course, we look forward to substantial interventions from the side of the European Union, where the Greek side contributes by submitting useful proposals “.
On the subject of energy sourcesstates the position that “Greece is building its energy policy with a view to the transition to green energy, the country’s autonomy and the diversification of resources.”
National Plan for the Disabled
Finally, when asked about the National Action Plan for the Rights of the Disabled, he makes the report so far, listing at the same time the goals from now on, such as the creation of a single disability card, semi-autonomous living programs in the urban fabric and the transfer of KEPA Athens to modern spaces at the Peace and Friendship Stadium “.
In conclusion, “the quality of a democracy is judged by its attitude towards vulnerable groups of citizens. That is why we give priority to these horizontal policies, not only for the disabled, but also for the LOATKI community, the young people, the Roma “.
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