Her confrontation that broke out between the Minister of State Akis Skrtso and journalist Marianna Pyrgiotis Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis commented today. As he pointed out, the main issue behind Mr Skertsos’ position is that “when a journalist provides services to ministers, it is advisable for people to know this property too.” Supplemented However, it is self -evident of everyone to express their opinion and to criticize, stressing:
‘Every journalist can by law to provide communication services as well, As well as ministers and companies can be chosen by journalists. But the criticism of a lawyer and another of someone who works for the government. The issue is transparency, not criticism. “
The timing of the confrontation
It all started From Akis Skertsos’ comment on the incident in Syros, where Israeli tourists were prevented from landing due to a demonstration of Philopalaists. The Minister of State described the act as “anti -Semitism, that is, racism”, noting that Greece is a hospitable country and condemning those who “act as fascist militias”. He called on “isolate them and stand with responsibility and justice at the height of the circumstances”.
The journalist Marianna Pyrgiotis commented on his post Writing: “Quite rightly – you just rule to apply them.” Mr Skertsos reacted by saying: “These cleverness where they take you and pay you to say, as a member of this government. Your boldness is over. ” Ms Pyrgiotis replied: “As you think and as you realize the role of each.”
The contrast continued, with Akis Skrtso insisting: “A communication professional like you who advises members of the government At a critical role, it does not sell at the same time a cheap spirit on social. Be serious and perceive your role. You are much more transparent than you think – but not as transparent. “
Parties’ reactions
PASOK: PASOK commented that The confrontation raises questions about intolerance A member of the government in journalistic criticism, noting that Mr Skertsos “with offensive characterizations and threatening implications” attempted to ban the journalist from expressing an opinion. He also asks if the government shares this stance, concluding: “Do they only have those who are incense for Maximus to speak?”
SYRIZA: On the part of SYRIZA, the spokesman Costas Zachariadis accused Mr Skertsos of “regime behavior and authoritarianism”, saying that “they do not tolerate comments or criticism and as soon as they are pressed, they get their authoritarian evil”.