“The attitude in favor of Ukraine is considered a one -way street because of the threat of revisionism that Greece exists”
A detailed assessment of the government’s foreign policy with an emphasis on the attitude towards Ukraine, relations with the EU and NATO, and strengthening the country’s position on the international stage by the Deputy Minister despite the prime minister and government spokesman. Paul Marinakis In an interview with Sunday’s “Kathimerini”.
Mr Marinakis analyzed the political climate about the possibility of Alexis Tsipras’ return, the possibility of establishing a new party by Antonis Samaras and the government’s stance towards these rumors and developments. He then gave answers to parliamentary criticism of the management of European elections, and also referred to the prospects for recovery for the New Democracy, the attitude of the party and the government on two issues of the current (Tempi-POEKEPE) and the role of the upcoming committee. Finally, he explained the New Democracy positions on electoral law, TIF and priorities for economic recovery and family support.
On the stance of the Greek government in the Russian -Ukrainian war, Mr Marinakis said that the attitude in favor of Ukraine is considered a one -way street because of the threat of revisionism of Greece. The defense of Ukraine is not limited to allied commitments, but reflects the defense of European values and principles promoted by both the EU and NATO. “It is inconceivable by some, presented as ‘over -patriots’, one day to tear hypocritically for Cyprus and the other asking to make the” wrong eyes “for Ukraine,” he said.
Regarding Greece-US relations, the government spokesman said that the government’s criticism is favored only by democrats: Greek diplomacy maintains timeless, close relations with the whole of the US political spectrum and reminded that the prime minister has been welcomed by the prime minister. of Republicans.
On whether there are two schools in the government’s foreign policy, Mr Marinakis said that foreign policy is one and unified and dictated by KYSEA’s decisions. He then referred to the diplomatic achievements of the last two years, such as: EEZ signing with Italy and Egypt, enlargement of seashore zone from 6 to 12 nautical miles in the Ionian Sea, attracting strategic investment by companies such as Chevron and Exxon Mobil, and fastening of the border.
Answering a question about rumors of party creation by Alexis Tsipras and whether the New Democracy considers former Prime Minister “Vato” opponent, but also for the possibility of a party by former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Mr Marinakis said that the government did not comment. He pointed out that the debate on future changes does not help citizens. “From then on, some people are investing in our country, in the far -right rhetoric, and this is something we should not underestimate,” he said, adding: “We would send a politician to a politician publicly saying that they are” tapped “with new identities? Would citizens like a new – non -genuine – hybrid threat to the border to be managed by one of the politicians who invested in “lost wagons” and “missing dead”? What is really a “right agenda” is a strategy for a proud and strong Greece. And during the days of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, our country has managed to stand up and grow up in the most difficult worldwide context. “
Asked if today’s ND renounces Kostas Karamanlis’ rule about foreign policy, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Minister in the Prime Minister said that he was in no way disputed by the prime minister, neither the intentions, nor the patriotism of any of his predecessors.
Asked about the rates recorded by the ND in the previous European elections, Mr Marinakis said that despite its purely victorious, the distance from the previous election remains a point of reflection. The goal is to be convinced by the parliamentary elections to be convinced by all our politicians, “he said, adding that the goal is to” win the confidence “of the Greek people again.
On the issues of Tempi and OPEKEPE, Mr Marinakis said that the opposition is artificially identified two completely different cases. For Tempi, the government is promoting the direct referral of ministers to the natural judge on the basis of the existing legal framework separate from the procedure for non -political persons. For OPEKEPE, the Government cites the distinction between political persons and not, noting that this case involves involvement of two ministers in a specific content case (42 prosecutions in the case of Karamanlis, much smaller in OPEKEPE, where no criminal prosecutions have been brought).
Mr Marinakis also said that the Inquiry Committee is considered a crucial tool for clarification and transparency, with the expectation that it will illuminate every aspect of the case over time.
In a report of a change in the electoral law, the government spokesman said that there was no such issue, something that the prime minister recently made.
Asked what is the message that the government wants to go through the TIF step, the government spokesman said that the main objective of politics is to take permanent measures that would increase citizens’ income through a steady reduction in taxes, strengthening economy and creation of quality jobs. Equally important priority are family support policies. “The demographic crisis is hurting Greece, as well as other countries. Following what we have already taken, it needs even more substantial enhancement of the average Greek family. Whatever the case, as opposed to what is happening in the majority of European countries – with the most typical example of France – we will continue to take measures that are permanently increasing citizens’ income, “said Marinakis.