“9 months ago I presented the necessity and strategy for a new productive model to export more and better. With innovation, with extroversion and having a competitive economy in very difficult times. This It is not an abstract vision, But it is a plan that becomes a day by day. In this context, strategic investments of 2 billion euros were approved and implemented. “
The above was stressed by the Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, Speaking on SKAI’s television station.
He mentioned Metlen’s investment in Volos as examples to produce advanced defensive systems, Production of French in quantity that covers all European semiconductor needs and investment for liquefaction and storage of carbon dioxide. Investments that, he said, build a viable and durable model of growth in the following large investment in tourism, a sector in which 80% of recent development laws have been directed.
Within the same period, the Minister continued, the National Council of Research, Technology and Innovation (ESESEK) was re -established and investments are being implemented in research and technology institutes for The production of an innovation of more than 370 million euros. “All of this interests us all, as thousands of well -paid jobs are created for our young people. There is no greater power and better security than a strong competitive economy, “the Minister of Development said.
Asked about Tsipras Return scenarios, he pointed out that the opposition is fragmented and is unable to submit a reliable alternative. He spoke of “ideological and political drought”, which gives space to the former prime minister who has gifts but has been identified with demagogy and populism.
‘For this you should to make a deep and honest self -criticism, Because he lost the confidence of the Greek people, I don’t know if he has this power, “said Theodorikakos.
He recalled the course of the former prime minister in the ND leadership, where he was elected president of popular vote. That he became prime minister in a difficult time For the country and its government has contributed decisively to its stay in the eurozone. That Mr Samaras had then chosen Kyriakos Mitsotakis for a minister in a very crucial ministry and then supported him for the party leadership and the prime minister.
“And I think he did it all rightly. I can’t believe that Mr. Samaras regretted all this, There is no reason to make a new party. And it is not right, neither for the lineup, nor for the country, nor to make a new party itself. And that’s why I think he won’t do it, “he added.
Commenting on the polls he said that “ND is a popular lineup, it is in society, talks to citizens and knows how to correct both weaknesses and mistakes, always putting the general interest ahead.” Reported As a very important example of government policy To tackle the high housing cost paid by many citizens, highlighting the measures announced by the prime minister lately to pay a state rent, as well as the social home construction programs.
For Mrs Konstantopoulou’s party, she stressed that she would not have a prospect, as the phase of populism in our country has passed.