“The sea has borders, our country cannot be a vineyard”
The president of the Movement for the Republic, the President of the Movement for the Republic, gave the interview to the “Today” show “Today” by SKAI. Stefanos Kasselakiswhich was also placed on government interventions in immigration and the amendment to suspend asylum administration.
“In the political part, our country cannot be a vineyard, I say this clearly. The sea has borders, the country has borders. It is European borders, which Turkey must respect, which is why we say that we want a more federal Europe with clear red lines, where there is a guarantee of a defense alliance within the EU, “Mr Kasselakis initially said. “All Europe has to take action. When I saw the frigates and ships down in Libya, my first thought was “well, they don’t realize that this is a European issue?” Frontex had to be there. “
“The EU has a mild power. In my opinion, it should have already negotiated with the countries of origin – including Turkey – that if you want trade with us, you will let us patrol your coasts, so that boats do not even board, “he said.
Asked whether the hardening of the Greek attitude is in the right direction, the president of the Democracy Movement replied that when it is opposed to international law, the Greek demands in the Aegean and Cyprus are legitimized. “You can’t prosecute a group of people who seek asylum. Under international law and the Geneva Convention you must check the applications personalized. “
‘I’m not afraid of Tsipras’ return’
Regarding Alexis Tsipras’ return scenarios and information about a new party, Mr. Kasselakis stressed:
“The return of my predecessor to SYRIZA for me is positive. It is right to be judged by the world and not to hide. From now on, I don’t think with old materials you can bring any change. I’m not afraid of Tsipras’ return at all. I think his best day will be the first day he will be a leader or candidate. I know his staff very well, I know his potential. “
In fact, to a question about the If he could work with him, he responded negatively.
At the same time, he talked about Zoe Konstantopoulouwhere he spoke of a “casual” cooperation between them.
“When the indictments were made for Tempi, there was no contribution on its part. Indeed, the families were forced to intervene to submit the signatures to the Speaker of the House for the indictment. “