Shortly after the New Democracy’s proposal was submitted Establishment of an Inquiry Committee for the OPECEPEthe Vice -President of the Government, Kostis Hatzidakishe set out from the plenary step the context of the government’s survey as to the illegal aid. Mr. Hatzidakis directly acknowledged the failure on the issue of OPEKEPE, saying: “We directly recognize that we did not succeed in the OPECEPE issue. Honestly, open, honestly. Together with OSE, there are two areas that we haven’t succeeded. ” Committed to a specific treatment plan, announcing the complete Absorption of OPEKEPE by AADEin consultation with the European Commission, and the start of investigation by the Financial Police of all VAT IDs, starting with the largest subsidies, with the aim of “going every processor on his bench”.
Addressing the opposition, Mr. Hatzidakis invited her to take on her own responsibilities. Wondered if the PASOK He will recognize the practices implemented in his days, recalling Theodoros Pangalos’ famous video and the fines imposed. Similarly, he asked him SYRIZA If everything was “perfect and angelic” in his time, referring to “sheep without sheep” and the “technical solution”. “Those of you who come and shake your finger, to us, have you been a bit out of the way with yourself?” He insisted, commenting that the opposition’s attitude “acquits” the New Democracy at a difficult time, as “you are talking like you are from another planet”. He stressed that the government has made it clear that it will investigate all the issues, the governance of all governments, and how ‘There is no disposition of concealment’. The purpose is to attribute “normal justice, in accordance with the rule of rule of law”. He called on the parties to participate in the examination, to suggest witnesses and to bring elements in a calm and civilized way. Responding to the risk of limitation, Mr Hatzidakis criticized PASOK for delaying the submission of his own proposal, believing that “something is wrong with your party”. He made it clear that the ND would not conceal anyone, as this would be stupid and at the expense of its party interests.
The Deputy Prime Minister also commented on the opposition parties’ attitude to the vote for the lifting the immunity of the 14 MPs of ND who participated in the preliminary examination committee for Christos Triantopoulos. Emphasized that the MP To express an opinion under Article 61 and 62 of the Constitution, it is foundation of parliamentary democracy. Special reference made to the ‘Present’ PASOK in the vote, describing this attitude as “paradoxical” and “tragic” for a party that claims the government, comparing it even with parties that “do not respect the Constitution”.
In response to criticism of the foreign policyMr Hatzidakis emphasized that the government “defends national interests in practice”. He mentioned the demarcation of marine zones with Italy and Egypt, the strengthening of the Armed Forces (Rafale, Belhara, F35), as well as the hydrocarbon mining that “in practice cancel the infamous Turkolibyan memorandum”. He stressed that Greece would speed on midline mines quickly, while Turkey was “not particularly pleased” with maritime spatial planning. For the migratoryhe reiterated that “Greece is not and will not become a vineyard”. He referred to the suspension of asylum applications (accepted by the EU) and closed structures, calling on PASOK to explain his stance on the vote of asylum.
Finally, in response to criticism for the public contractsthe Vice -President of the Government presented data. From 2020 to 2024, a total of € 64.2 billion, only € 10.4 billion was commissioned by direct contracts. He pointed out that the majority of direct assignments (86%) was made by local government, while the value of direct assignments by the central government accounts for only 3.7% of total public procurement.