During a briefing by political editors, government spokesman Yannis Oikonoma was asked if a plan was being explored to allow borrowers to buy back their loans from the funds.

“The government has developed a policy that is already being implemented. Policies that have shown very positive results, such as out-of-court settlements and bilateral agreements. The government has presented its proposal, which will soon come into force, for a new system of benefits and protection for the most vulnerable segments of the population. We are creating instruments not to perpetuate the problem, but to provide debt settlement with special provision and protection for the most vulnerable,” replied Mr Oikonomou.

Answering a question about Blinken’s visit and his position on the F-16 in Turkey, Mr. Economou stressed that this visit is an exceptionally positive event, and our relations with the US are at the best level in recent years.

He said that all issues concerning the international arena would be on the negotiating table and that Mr. Blinken’s position was known. “Our country does not reconsider its relations with the USA depending on its relations with other countries. Of course, we weigh what is happening in our area. Greece, by its policy, has achieved that it is an absolutely safe country. Our own relationship with the US is many chapters ahead of what Turkey is trying to provide, although whenever it provides it“, he stressed.

As for A. Blinken’s meeting with the official leader of the opposition, a government spokesman said that it was very positive that the American Foreign Minister was meeting with statesmen.

He also noted that the position of parties and individuals is fixed and known by their behavior in parliament, since it is known who voted for the agreements with the United States and who voted against them.

When asked about Mr. Skrekas’ statement about the presence of huge natural gas deposits south and southeast of Crete, and whether there is any interest from the United States, he replied that all the steps of our country in the development of possible deposits are well planned and weighed in the context international legitimacy.

“Greece played a leading role in supporting Ukraine against the unjust and illegal Russian invasion. The government from the first moment and without half-heartedness stands on the side of law and dignity. This attitude is recognized both at the level of partners and at the level of allies,” he answered the question of whether the United States would ask us for a military strengthening of Ukraine.

Regarding the issue with S. Nikolaou and the validity of her candidacy, Giannis Economou noted that the pandemic was not a pretext, but a reality. And he added: “Ms. Nicolau gave her explanations. The process of issuing ballots is underway and all data about candidates are weighed. Ms. Nicolau argues that the conclusion of the GDOE, which came into the possession of your newspaper in record time, is unfair to her. All data will be weighted. Candidates are announced by the courts of first instance.”

As for the defeated government, Mr. Economou said that the citizens shape the results with their elections and votes. “What we see and observe, not only from public opinion polls, but also from the point of view that everyone has when they see the course of the country, allows us to have absolute optimism that society will reward our policy and, in an enhanced counterpart, will give back to .D. mandate for an independent government.

It is obvious that part of the opposition lacks a positive proposal and a positive perspective. Their only concern is how to prevent ND from running. Their glue is nothing but their hatred for N.D. and the Prime Minister himself. That is why they move not in the light and in the foreground, but in the background, with secret, clandestine meetings. I don’t think they have any hope of success in realpolitik, where citizens will compare trust and offers and decide which government and which policies can lead us to Greece the next day,” he added.

Regarding the announcement of SYRIZA about the case of late payment of employer contributions by the company in which G. Bratakos was the managing director, G. Oikonomou replied that this is a ruling from 2019, which is served as usual, while Mr. Bratakos resigned from this position in 2020. “There are no questions,” he stressed.

When asked about the labor card, the government spokesman emphasized that it is a measure for the benefit of workers, adopted throughout the world of work, which is expanding and ensures transparency and fairness.

Just in case new migration flow from areas affected by the earthquake, he replied that our country is constantly preparing to resolve such issues. He also said that Greece and the international community have a responsibility to rebuild the area and make sure people stay there.

When asked whether Europe closes the doors to the victims of the earthquake from Syria, he replied that assistance to Syria is also provided through an international mechanism. “It goes without saying that if there is a question of supporting people who need to leave, the international community will make its decisions. But the priority is to support states and especially people so that life can continue there,” he added.

On the issue of continuation MO with Turkeysaid that Greece never closes the door to dialogue and that specific procedures, specifications and conditions exist.

As for the time of the elections, and if it is a coincidence that all laws will be adopted before March 10, he replied that as long as the parliament is open, the government will take advantage of this time. “At the time of the election, I have nothing more to add. Everything is known, except for the date, ”he added, while giving the same answer regarding the statements of the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Jerome.

Source: RES-IPE