KINAL elections: Papandreou’s proposal for three thematic discussions and not debates

George Papandreou in a letter to the Statute Committee of the Movement for Change (EDEKAP), responsible for the electoral process, states that he does not agree with the debate with the formula that took place in 2017 and insists on his proposal to have three thematic TV debates with all candidates, from anywhere in the country.

Mr. Papandreou states that our goal should be for the steps for the December ballots to be taken in a completely institutional way and with seriousness, in order to achieve the greatest possible participation of Democrats and progressive citizens.

He also points out that Greek society, which is facing the fourth wave of pandemics and the growing social and economic problems, “wants to hear our positions on the hot issues that affect daily life and its future.”

The former prime minister and candidate for the leadership of the Movement for Change characteristically emphasizes: “Consequently, due to the very different circumstances from 2017, it is not appropriate to choose a debate like the one that took place in that year’s internal party elections, or any form that refers to in a reality show “.

At the same time, it reiterates the proposal “to hold three thematic, internet-televised discussions, where candidates can participate from anywhere in the country and have sufficient time to analyze their positions. There are now technical possibilities for new technologies to be utilized. without problem “, as he specifically notes.

Mr. Papandreou argues that “substantive views will help promote the image of a pluralist faction that is not consumed by internal strife or micro-political debates.”

He concludes by pointing out that “in this struggle we are all comrades and not rivals. The unity, the quality of the dialogue and the documentation of our positions, will convince the Greek citizens that we can, with their own participation, become protagonists again. of developments “.

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ