“The prime minister preferred something clearer and said we failed. A phrase not said by any government before »
“The will of the government is clear: the money received by various savvy as indefinable agricultural subsidies will be requested back. Soon there will be announcements by the government in this direction. Already, regardless of the intervention of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the law is on the national level and where necessary, the legislation will be tightened. ” This was emphasized by the Vice President of the Government Kostis Hatzidakis, In an interview on the Parapolitik Radio and added that what interests citizens at the moment is to refund the money and to finish all that is being done in the OPECEPEwith the courageous step of his absorption by AADE.
He said that for the fine (“fiscal correction”) imposed by the EU for the administrative weaknesses of the system, there will be – as has happened in the past – – Resort to the European Court of Justice.
“The prime minister, like all of us, could claim that there are similar problems in other European countries, that there were previous governments and that there were significant efforts in OPECEPE. Instead, he preferred something clearer and said that we failed. A phrase that has not been said by any government before much more serious mistakes. This also sends a completely clear message that there can be no delay from now on, there can be no mistakes, “Mr. Hatzidakis underlined.
Asked about the possibility of a parliamentary investigation of the case, the Deputy Prime Minister noted: “New Democracy has nothing to hide. We stay away both from witch hunting on the one hand and on the other hand, when it comes to any discussion in the House. “
Concerning the possibility of early elections, Mr Hatzidakis said there was a four -year command and that governments are judged by their overall performance by citizens. “Here – Complete – we are really talking about a failure in the deep state. But at the same time we are that we proceeded with digital modernization, we have rebelled PPC, modernized EFKA, who now gives pensions in 2 months. With this government, unemployment was reduced from 18%to 8%, the minimum wage rose from 650 to 880 euros, tax evasion was greatly reduced, non -state universities came. And with this government today, the Council of Ministers will present a set of new European programs of 8 billion euros that can reach up to $ 10 billion, which corresponds to a half recovery fund. So as we sincerely talk about our mistakes, we are talking about the modernization steps that took place. “
Referring in particular to the new programs, he said they would provide funding from 2026 to 2032, which is also an answer to the question of what will happen when the country is deprived of the resources of the recovery fund. And they will cover many critical areas (environment, transport, social cohesion, daily life) in 7 different ministries.
For the illegal Turkolibyan memorandum, Mr. Hatzidakis noted that regardless of the individual placements, there is a practical response to all these plans, which is the intention of Chevron to do hydrocarbon research south of Crete. “There is also marine spatial planning and the common defense policy which, as you have seen, was not very happy by Ankara. Therefore, what remains in the end is that with our policy of external and defense, the country is strengthened, “he added.
Finally, for the 10th anniversary of the third memorandum signed by the SYRIZA government, Mr. Hatzidakis underlined: “These people are shaking our finger whether they are at 3% or 35%, they are a government, or the opposition.” “As you know SYRIZA has never made any mistake. I haven’t heard some essential self -criticism. We need to deal with the problems of the place if you want our own mistakes. And this is what increases the government’s responsibilities even further, “he concluded.