The political domination of the government and the first ‘bells’ for crisis management

By Dimitris Gatsios

Confirmation of the government’s political sovereignty, despite the decline in the poll. “Battle” for the Center, under the new conditions formed by the election of Nikos Androulakis as the leader of the Movement for Change. But also “bells”. To manage the recent wave of severe weather that hit Attica and the energy crisis that affects the vast majority of Greek households.

These data are reflected in the latest public opinion poll that came to light yesterday on behalf of “SKAI” television, at a time when the government staff is called to leave behind the three-day debate in Parliament on the motion of censure of SYRIZA, focusing to the problems of the everyday life of the citizens, a part of which concerns the changes in the Civil Protection, but also to the continuous support of the society in the face of the. grip of the price increases.

The recording of the attitude of the citizens towards the big issues that have occupied or continue to occupy the country is gaining interest in the present time. In this context, according to the data of the Pulse poll, 72% of the respondents appear to state that “a little, little to not at all” the state has coped well with the recent bad weather, while only 7% appear satisfied. “We are constantly improving the level of response and response to the effects of weather at all levels.

Whether it is about prevention, whether it is about dealing with the phenomenon, or it is about managing the consequences – both in processes and in structures – that we need to update and strengthen. “Work is being done and very soon we will have results and announcements”, was the message sent by Giannis Oikonomou, from the press room, showing that we are close to changes. And these changes will focus mainly on the coordination between The state, the local government, the regions and the municipalities, in this context, crisis management committees will be set up, which will bring all those involved around the same table.

With specific protocols, so that there are no phenomena of misunderstanding and delays in making critical decisions. On the other hand, the same public opinion poll also records the concerns of citizens regarding the accuracy front, with the concern of most (46%) focusing on the costs for electricity, with the anxiety about the cost of heating (26%) ) and food (9%) to follow. In this context, it is not considered accidental that the Prime Minister, from the floor of Parliament, pointed in the direction of continued support to households and businesses, without, however, questioning the fiscal balance of the country.

“These extraordinary interventions that we are doing will continue. But in no case should they question the fiscal balance. In other words, they should not undermine the basic edifice we have built so far, which is what allows us today to give extraordinary grants every time. These certainly apply to those who understand how public finances work, and obviously not to those who launch easy and inexpensive announcements, either to abolish excise taxes that ultimately amount to a few euros, or to unrealistic benefit packages that would eventually force the state to “Applying new taxes to cover them. The apprentice magicians and the money trees now belong to other eras. Today is the era of truth and development for all”, stressed Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

“Battle” for the Center

Government officials, reading Pulse’s political results, note that the findings of all polls are being reaffirmed. “New Democracy is politically dominant, despite the difficult times characterized by the fatigue caused by the successive, mostly external, challenges: two years of pandemic, effects of bad weather, rising energy costs. Nevertheless, With the reduction to the valid votes, New Democracy is approaching autonomy, while SYRIZA is ten points behind in the opinion polls, and sees the Movement for Change approaching it.

“These data confirm the political impasse of Alexis Tsipras and lead him to movements of despair,” they say. the answers show that Nikos Androulakis surpasses Alexis Tsipras.

In particular, Mr. Mitsotakis collects 26%, Mr. Androulakis 22% and Mr. Tsipras 20% of the answers. In this context can be included the continuous movement of Piraeus Street, expressed many times by the Prime Minister himself, for the continuous expansion of the party, through the opening of the “blue” walls. “Our faction, as I have said many times, is open to any fruitful idea from any current. It is a faction that has proven in practice that it can welcome any progressive citizen. And we meet with him not only in the program declarations but also in “difficulties in the implementation of our government program”, noted Mr. Mitsotakis, in his speech in Parliament, capturing the continuation of a strategy that wants the New Democracy to continue to address new electoral commons, with a view to the next ballot box.