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G. Gerapetritis: For the Prime Minister, there are no political barriers when it comes to the good of the country

The central political dilemma of the 2023 elections as well as the great priorities of the government project until then, are set by the Minister of State George Gerapetritis, in an interview with “Macedonia of Sunday”. The Prime Minister “remains faithful to the principle that there are no political barriers when it comes to the good of the country”, he typically notes when asked about the openings in the Center and the Center Left.

Starting in detail from the political scene in view of the next national elections, the Minister of State describes the government’s goal, which is “to gain the trust of the electorate to continue our government work with a strong autonomous mandate. The next elections are extremely crucial.” “, he argues, while explaining” why “:

“In difficult times and with widespread uncertainty around the world, the electorate will decide whether it wants to continue the country’s path to a modern organized and digital state, with a strong international presence and prestige, with growth prospects, low unemployment and lower taxes. “For these reasons, a strong and stable government is needed, which we will demand. Although stability is a major threat to the country today, if the verdict does not allow the formation of an autonomous government, we will move institutionally within the framework of what is provided in the Constitution.” specifically states.

However, he does not fail to comment, answering a relevant question, on the position taken by the president of PASOK – Movement for Change, Nikos Androulakis, who, according to G. Gerapetritis, “rules out cooperation with New Democracy when he sets the condition social democratic basis of this government “.

Asked about the two previous governments, however, he replied: “It is self-evident for the government under Prime Minister Samaras that it contributed positively to the country under extremely adverse conditions before being stopped by the wave of populism and cheap rhetoric that upset the country. the failed SYRIZA-ANEL cooperation government is fresh “.

Asked whether the ND will continue to open up to the people of the Center and the Center-Left, the Minister of State points out: “The Prime Minister’s organizational structure and ideological footprint are shaped by the Prime Minister. “When it comes to the good of the country, meritocracy and inclusion are the foundations of the current government, which make it arguably the most diverse of the post-colonial era. In a country that has suffered from political divisions and so-called divisions, this policy is already a major conquest.”

Interventions in health, education, environment

At the same time, it unfolds the government plan for the next period: “We have important interventions ahead of us. In health, the bill for primary health care has already been posted in public consultation, which facilitates the daily life of the citizen, and secondary care will follow. In education, the bill on higher education will be posted in the near future, which will upgrade the autonomy and extroversion in our universities and will put an end to the suffering of citizens for the academic recognition of foreign degrees. “In May, the new climate law that will mark the transition of our country to a new green era. Despite the multiple crises, the government work continues at a rapid pace,” he notes.

On the subject of war, he underlines the “clear position” that our country has taken, namely, “we are in favor of the people who were unprovoked and today are going through a deep humanitarian crisis. It has a memory, it rewards those who stand on its right side and punishes those who despise it, and the European Union moved in the same direction. “And this unanimity in the face of the oppression of the peoples means the upgrading of Europe to a geopolitical union of great power.”

Asked about the traditional relations between Greeks and Russians, he said that “the ties that exist between the two peoples can not alter the current reality. And we must be even stricter with those we understand more closely. The restoration of Russian relations, no only with Greece but also with the whole western world, it goes through the cessation of the war and the restoration of international legitimacy “.

Targeted aid

On the problem that concerns every home, energy accuracy, he says that “we must be very careful to strengthen the most vulnerable categories of citizens at the same time, but without jeopardizing the fiscal stability of the country that was conquered with great difficulty.” Referring to the supplementary budget, he assured that “targeted aid will continue to address, as far as possible, the rise in commodity prices, while the increase in the minimum wage will take effect shortly and will take effect from 1 May.” Of course, we look forward to substantial interventions on the part of the European Union, where the Greek side contributes by submitting useful proposals. ”

While on the issue of energy sources, he expresses the position that “Greece is building its energy policy with a view to the transition to green energy, the country’s autonomy and the diversification of sources.”

National Plan for the Disabled

Finally, when asked about the National Action Plan for the Rights of the Disabled, he makes the report so far, listing at the same time the goals from now on, such as the creation of a single disability card, semi-autonomous living programs in the urban fabric and the transfer of KEPA Athens to modern spaces at the Peace and Friendship Stadium “.

In conclusion, “the quality of a democracy is judged by its attitude towards vulnerable groups of citizens. That is why we give priority to these horizontal policies, not only for the disabled, but also for the LGBTQI community, the youth, the Roma.”

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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