The Russian invasion of Parliament – SYRIZA and the ‘equal distances’

By Niki Zorba

Today in Parliament will not be an easy discussion about SYRIZA. On the 11th, the Prime Minister will brief the national delegation on the developments as they unfold after the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the attitude of the country: Fully in line with its partners and allies, as Maximou said yesterday, through government spokesman Giannis Oikon.

As is already the case between the government and the official opposition, it is obvious the distinction of the “two worlds” in foreign policy: The Greece sent defense equipment to Ukraine on Saturday, SYRIZA spoke of a dangerous move that involves dangers for the country and insists on the depletion of “diplomatic means”.

Even before sending defense equipment to Ukraine, SYRIZA had already set out on how to deal with the Russia-Ukraine war, with Koumoundourou’s assessments of de-escalation pessimistic: Likely not to happen quickly the desirable.

Energy – Accuracy

However, the “line” on how the main opposition party will stand today during the debate of the political leaders in Parliament through Alexis Tsipras, on the initiative of the Prime Minister, has “come out”, days before. In Koumoundourou, in addition to their disagreement over how the Greek government handles the Russian invasion, they are also concerned about the economic consequences (energy-accuracy).

They do not intend to facilitate the government’s narrative to SYRIZA. It is reminded that in a post of “K”, the koumoundouria tactic was described:

“SYRIZA’s pounding against the government to be precise, especially after the developments in Ukraine, will intensify even more. In Koumoundourou, in this context, they have already prepared a” counterattack plan “with energy and measures that are not taken. SYRIZA sources insist that “the government does not take measures to strengthen purchasing power and income by increasing the minimum wage, but also reducing prices, by reducing, for example, VAT on food. One such option is the reduction of fuel tax cuts, which was included in the EU toolbox proposals. “The proposal to reduce fuel consumption, which has been adopted by 18 EU countries, could give a breath of fresh air to households, as it would reduce the cost of living and transport costs, which are currently burdening the entire economy.”