In the great fires that hit this year in Southeast Europe, he referred to today’s speech at the European Parliament. Nikos Papandreou.
The Greek MEP stressed that despite the fact that the EU has the plan to prevent large fires, it can do even more!
As he pointed out, it is not time for criticism as our world is changing, but time for actions in the direction of prevention.
Mr. Papandreou referred to Great fire in Achaiawhich came close to the city’s urban fabric, stressing that it had doubled in a short period of time.
“The main issue – and all firefighters will tell you – is prevention,” said Nikos Papandreou, adding: “I want to propose, not a shield of democracy, but a firefighting shield! This could include technology! “
As PASOK MEP – KINAL pointed out, dronesThe robots – which cleans the soil in the forests of flammable materials – and water condensers, can enter the battle of fire prevention.
“Basically, we need the best practices from Europe, to propose to all countries very practical solutions, not expensive, to prevent fires. If we catch up with the fires, we have won the game, he said and concluded by saying: “And my slogan in Greece is, patriotism is not political, it is not a political ideology! We have environmental patriotism. This must be our motto. Environmental protection is a patriotic act ยป