As the Middle East sinks into the vortex of the US -Iran conflict and the global community is breathtaking breathtaking, the Greek parties are clearly positioned and different shades against escalation. Athens is trying to balance its geopolitical position as a West partner and the need for regional stability.
New Democracy: Stability Pillar – Extraordinary KYSEA and Return of Dendia
The New Democracy government, shortly after the developments following the US military operation against Iranian nuclear facilities, has co -existed to evaluate the situation. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias interrupted his visit to the US and returned to Athens, highlighting the need for sobriety and calm.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his statements by Brussels, said that “Greece remains a stable pillar of peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean” and appealed for a call for self -restraint and avoiding further escalation from all sides. At the same time, he assured that the Greek Armed Forces are in increased vigilance.
PASOK – Change Movement: Diplomacy now, to avoid humanitarian tragedy
PASOK condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, describing it as a “condemnable escalation” that threatens regional and global stability. Party spokesman pointed out that the solution may only come through through diplomatic media and substantial negotiation.
In a statement, the party stresses: “Greece must play an active role in the European initiative. We must not be observers of a new war that will lead to a new humanitarian tragedy, especially for the peoples of the region. “
KKE: No to get involved – to return the frigate “Hydra” and to close Souda
The KKE sees developments as a consequence of imperialist confrontation and calls on Greece to retire from any involvement. He immediately asks for End of Greek participation in military missionsthe Closure of US -NATO bases in the country and in the Return of frigate “Hydra” involved in Aspides.
“The ND government and the other bourgeois parties are responsible for Greece’s involvement in US and NATO plans. The peoples should not be sacrificed for the geostrategic interests of the powerful, “the KKE said.
SYRIZA, Cruise, NIKI, Spartans – Against Scaling, with different interpretations
SYRIZA was placed in a clear reason by condemning the Iranian attack while at the same time requesting UN and EU intervention for dialogue and return to dialogue. He also emphasized the importance of international law and the need to protect the ranges in Gaza and Lebanon.
For its part, Freedom Cruise emphasized the “dangerous role of the US on the international stage” and called on Greece to adopt neutral attitude and active peace diplomacy.
NIKI and other smaller formations focused on national security issues, stressing that Greece should not be trapped in conflicts of foreign powers.
Unanimity for Decrease – Divide for the role of Greece
Although almost all parties condemn armed escalation and seek duplication, they are radically differentiated in terms of Greece’s role:
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OR SW and PASOK They see the role of the country as a mediating, within the EU and NATO.
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THE SYRIZA He chooses the line of international initiatives and the need for independent voice.
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The KKE calls for complete withdrawal from military alliances.
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The other formations They formulate individual objections to the direction of foreign policy.