Strong concern is expressed by Kyriakos Mitsotakis About the violent attack that occurred during a student event at Legal Leisure of Chiefan incident that returns to the public sphere and “hurts” the image of the government, despite the efforts to boost security in universities so far.
The prime minister seeks to avoid the impression that higher education institutions are a “a vineyard”, especially at a time when There are no active occupations. For this reason, it has asked the relevant ministers to submit immediate proposals, and also calls on them to assume the responsibilities they refer to.
Restart discussions on security in HEIs
As part of these moves, a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning at the Maximus Palace with the participation of close associates of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education. Sofias Zacharakiof the Deputy Minister of Education Nikos Papaioannou and the Minister of Citizen Protection Michael Chrysochoid. Government sources recognize that the 2021 Framework Law, which provides for the submission of a security plan by HEIs to the Ministry of Education, in practice It has remained primarily inappropriate. At the same time, the government spokesman Paul Marinakis He admits that the operation of the University Police has not brought the desired results.
Between the sentences being considered are found Strengthening the natural presence of security companies in the premises of the institutions, as well as the further development of the cameras surveillance network. In the event that additional funds are required to implement these measures, the Government is open to an open debate. Nevertheless, according to government sources, some rectors are reluctant to clash with “bahalakides” in order to preserve “peace” within universities.
At the same time, disciplinary measures are being considered for both students and the institutions themselves, with Mr. Marinakis indicating the possibility of deleting students involved in violent actions. It is also not excluded that the connection of state funding to universities with the implementation of the provisions of the 2021 law on security.
«Our barbaric attack reminds us of the need to update and tighten the legal framework to protect the rights of students, teachers and citizens in academics.“, Government sources point out, outlining the forthcoming interventions.