G. Economou: We are close to lifting the measures for the coronavirus

We are close to lifting the measures in force to deal with the pandemic in Greece, according to what Government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou told SKAI.

“We weigh the magnitude of the pandemic every time, the reality is that in the cases we have a de-escalation, but there is a pressure that is in progress and in the hospitalization in simple covid beds and in the ICU” said Mr. Oikonomou regarding the course of the pandemic in Greece and reminded that we are in the second week of operation with lifelong learning in schools and obviously all these elements are taken into account.

“I think we are very close to lifting these restrictions that came in at the end of the year,” he said.

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For the armed forces, the arrival of Rafale symbolizes the upgrade of our country in operational, technological and geopolitical level, stressed the Government Spokesman, referring to the fact that Greece acquired the specific French fighters.

In addition to the obvious, that is, the strengthening of our deterrent power in the field, their acquisition has multiple positive consequences in terms of strengthening the prestige, depth and breadth of our diplomatic policy and our alliances with other countries, according to the Economou.

“Without a doubt, it is a very important development, historical…” he concluded, emphasizing that the Rafale came and will enter the fleet of the Greek Air Force and more will follow.

“The strategy of strengthening the armed forces, which is a clear political priority and choice of the government, is in progress and upgrades the country geostrategically and geopolitically.

Regarding the spot for the acquisition of Rafale, which caused comments as it bore the signature of the party seal of New Democracy, the government spokesman said that today Greeks feel safer, proud and happy about what happened in our country. “It’s a national affair and that ‘s how everyone should see it,” he said, adding that if some, for reasons of pettiness or remorse, are unable to see the big picture, today is not the day to enter into a national controversy over it.

Mr Economou said the government’s choice to strengthen the armed forces was a political priority.

“Without a doubt, it is based on the backwardness and the taxes paid by Greek citizens, in difficult conditions, but it is a necessary national priority, it is a national choice because in the country and the place we are in, economic growth, social development, stability, “The fight against inequalities must be framed by the shielding of the country,” he said, stressing that “this is a national choice.”

“This national choice is not shared by everyone; SYRIZA, for example, is the exception to this choice,” he said, adding that the Official Opposition did not vote for the Ministry of Defense’s expenditures in the budget.

“He did not vote for the Greek-French agreement, I wonder if he will vote for the Greek-American agreement …” he said, adding that this includes some small-minded reactions that could be missing this day.

“We have never said that raffles are something that is only due to New Democracy, we just say that it is a political choice made by the government, which is the priority of this government and which is based on the possibilities given to the country, taxes , the income, the money of the Greek citizens… “he summarized.