EU – M. Schoinas: The best weapon against populism and extremism, is the policy that builds trust and gives real solutions

“Europe is stronger, more united and more determined today,” European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schoinas said in a speech to the Congress of the Spanish People’s Party, which elected Alberto Feicho as its new president in Seville. He also stressed that “the best weapon against populism and extremism is good politics, one that builds trust and gives real solutions to real problems.”

According to Mr. Schoinas, in these difficult times, Europe is looking for common answers and succeeds in finding them, despite the great crises of the last decade. “Unlike all those who predicted its end, today Europe is stronger, more united and more determined,” he said. “The world has changed. The Russian military offensive is a tectonic rift in Europe. history”.

As he said, what is at stake is not only the survival of Ukraine, but also the security of Europe and the international order based on respect for rules, values ​​and principles.

Mr Schoinas also said that “we are already witnessing the birth of a new European Union: a Union that reaffirms its military, industrial and energy sovereignty, facing the largest exodus of refugees ever recorded.”

The Vice-President of the Commission also made it clear that the best weapon against populism and extremism is good politics, one that builds trust and gives real solutions to real problems.

Mr. Schoinas also referred to the case of Greece in his speech, emphasizing: “In my country, at the worst moment of the economic crisis, the populist front strengthened, taking advantage of the fear of the citizens. But when Greece – with the help of the European “Family came out of lethargy, our party ruled again. Yes, votes and victories come from good politics. Both votes and victories are stronger than fears.”

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ