The government representative gave a full interview to SKAI TV channel, Yannis Oikonomouemphasizing, among other things, that the railway accident in Tempe “We didn’t hide behind a finger for a minute, we didn’t say that only the previous and the next are to blame, and not us.” At the same time, the government representative harsh criticism of SYRIZA in connection with the latest developments in the Polakis case noting that “polarization” is the main component of SYRIZA”.

“A break with the hearths that gave rise to the tragedy of Tempe”

“The tragedy of Tempe with the tragic scope of the loss of our fellow citizens, such small children, the pain of loved ones caused anger, indignation, rage and, ultimately, a terrible shock in the minds of many of our fellow citizens. It was completely normal. This tragedy happened to us at the helm of the country, and the society that has learned, and we are accustomed to very high standards, has question marks, doubts. It is in our hands to regain the trust of these citizens with honesty, with tenacity of mind, without any concealment of the tragedy, with a plan to restart the railways, with their complete reconstruction, but also with consistency and even greater perseverance. out of touch with the centers that created the Tempi tragedy,” Mr Economou said of the Tempi tragedy.

He further explained how “any element that comes to light either as a result of journalistic investigation or in the course of the Commission’s investigation, and much more in the course of the ongoing judicial investigation, will be assessed by the Greek court, so that at all levels where it is required that duties are distributed and distributed fairly.

“We didn’t hide behind a finger for a minute, we didn’t say that only the previous and the next are to blame, and not us. We have not eliminated any of our political workers who were involved or in any way involved in running the ministry or agency or anywhere else. Truth will answer lies, slander, and exaggerations. Society demands it,” he said.

“It’s time for sacrifices to return to Greek society”

In a relationship minimal salaryA government spokesman said: “From 650 euros, which were in 2019, in 2023 they will grow to 780 euros. At a time when it was not at all easy. It is clear that difficulties remain. Let’s not forget, however, that next to this there is a housing allowance, a market pass, a heating allowance, which has increased enormously in previous years.

Although elsewhere in the interview he stressed that “the Greeks made great sacrifices to keep the country – workers, entrepreneurs – in a period of memorandums, crises. It’s time for sacrifices to return to Greek society. This can be done with a plan that will bring in investment, with an economy that will grow and be able to support that wage increase.”

“Polarization is the main component of SYRIZA”

Finally, with regard to the Polakis case, in the words of Mr. Economou, “the choice of SYRIZA and personally Mr. Tsipras clearly indicates the direction in which they want to go. This is the path of extremism and division, a practical break with a society that strives for respect for democracy and institutions, stability and normalcy.”

He argued that “in the body of Mr. Polakis is the spirit of Mr. Tsipras” and that “polarization” is the main component of SYRIZA, the central political line”, while he noted that “the country and democracy have paid a lot of dear toxicity and extremes.”

“We are suspicious, there are many more of us who want Greece to continue moving in the right direction. There are many more of us who know that ideas that lead to policies that solve people’s problems are more important than crowns and threats. There are many more of us who know that the country should not and cannot return to the road leading to the rocks, ”the government spokesman concluded.