The attitude of the government in the Lignadis case is “guilty and complex” and raises questions, pointed out the parliamentary representative of SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance, Member of State, Panos Skourletis.
Regarding femicides, Panos Skourletis (Alpha) again raised the issue of their definition as a legally distinct crime. On the energy crisis, he pointed out that Europe’s position has been worsened by the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia, in contrast to the US and Russian economies. The SYRIZA-PS MP repeated the proposals to reduce excise taxes on fuel and estimated that zero VAT on consumer items, such as certain basic foods, should be considered. Regarding the downing of the Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, he said that the question marks are big, in terms of the exact cargo, its destination, but also the information our country should have about its cargo.
In this context he said about:
Femicide
I think that in addition to trying, each depending on his role and the purpose he serves, to educate in different values, in different relationships, the State should also highlight femicide as a distinct crime. To be recorded in our legal culture as a distinct crime, as was recently done in Cyprus.
Lignadis case
I think this reaction of the Ministry of Culture is a bit guilty and complex, because it blames the artistic world. Did you see that lately, in 5-6-7 performances, the participating artists have spontaneously come out, have they read their announcements and what are they asking for? They ask that there be a treatment not favorable to someone who is already convicted. The great question, which is now being asked by the great majority of society, is how is it possible for a man, when he has not yet been convicted and accused, to be remanded in custody and when, finally, he is convicted of two rapes, even though he has appealed, he is obviously recognized for this the right, provided by our legal culture, to be left out with restrictive conditions.
Why, then, is the Minister of Culture bothered by this reaction? Okay, there was a favorable placement of Mr. Lignadis, beyond procedures, in the position he was in. Those who remember this. You too can recall it from your report. It was not selected through competitive procedures. He’s obviously had some good relationships, but why would he have this attitude right now, which is an attitude that ultimately shows? An attempt at tolerance, favorable treatment? I ask it as a question. And the worst thing is to say that the entire artistic world is motivated by SYRIZA. It is a micro-political, I would say toxic, approach, which is disturbing and ultimately comes at the expense of the government.
Energy crisis, accuracy and government measures
Europe is proving to be the first victim of the sanctions and measures against Russia, unlike the US economy, which is currently profiting by selling expensive US LNG, as well as Russian LNG. If you saw, the exchange rate of the dollar against the Russian ruble has changed and Russia’s exports have also increased. So, we’re doing something wrong. Not because we shouldn’t condemn the Russian invasion, but Europe should take the initiative for a peaceful settlement.
Our country has been suffering the consequences of expensive natural gas for a very long time, because with its choices, throughout the previous period, the government increased energy dependence on natural gas. I remind you that two years ago the prime minister appeared at a UN meeting and announced the premature – and violent in our opinion – de-alignment. We had a national fuel, which of course should be declining, but over a decade.
In the matter of fuel, petrol and diesel, the excise tax should have been reduced a long time ago. We currently have a surplus of VAT due to accuracy. Mr. Staikouras says it, in the first half we had a surplus of 3.5 billion, more than expected. So there is fiscal space. What would we have gained? Not to have expensive transportation, expensive production costs. It is better to prevent “evil” or limit it by hitting the core of accuracy, than to wait for accuracy to penetrate the financial circuit and give some allowances afterwards.
Shouldn’t it adopt zero-rate VAT on a range of consumer goods? Spaghetti, rice, flour, sugar, some canned goods? This is what they are talking about in Germany now. Shouldn’t he reduce VAT at the gas station, on top of excise duty? Shouldn’t he intervene in the mechanism that drives up the wholesale price of electricity, which he has left untouched? The proposals are very specific.
On the matter of the Ukrainian Antonov
Isn’t it “heavy” not to know what is flying and what is being carried in the airspace of our country? There could be substances harmful to the environment and citizens. Were these weapons officially going anywhere? Were they going to some sort of contraband, the “black market”?
Source: Capital
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