Visit to Western Athens Agii Anargyrou and Haidariits president is exercising today SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, Alexis Tsipras. Mr. Tsipras was initially at the Agia Anargyri Square, where he spoke to the citizens and made a short speech.

“In the June 25 elections, two programs are pitted against each other: the SYRIZA program and the program of social robbery, which is the program of the ND,” he said, addressing the citizens of Agia Anargyro who had gathered in the square. Polling station SYRIZA-PS. As he noted, “we urge citizens who have not and will not elect ND to come despite their differences and reservations and join forces with us at the ballot box and lift this association so that we can keep hope and justice for the next day.“. “Our program is against the ND,” he added, and asked citizens to listen to the SYRIZA plan, the true SYRIZA program, and not through the propaganda and distortion that the ND is undertaking.

“Mr. Mitsotakis and N.D. they said that the SYRIZA program has no price. So let’s go to the GLK, go where he wants to go. Let’s go together. Let’s ride the GLK together wherever you want. The cost of our programs On one condition. Don’t put it on your feet. We go to the GLC, and the next day we go to a teleconfrontation together to discuss programs. Do not desert once again,” Mr. Tsipras emphasized. “Do not deny dialogue, discussion in the media, do not go from square to square, taking for granted the verdict of the Greek people with arrogance and arrogance declaring that there is no opponent. Your opponent is our program ”, added the President of SYRIZA.

“There is one alternative proposal power, and that belongs to SYRIZA,” Mr. Tsipras pointed out, and attacked the ND, saying that “it wants to direct the reaction of the Greek people anywhere but SYRIZA, because it wants the next day not to have a political force that can look in the eyes and prevent the implementation of the program of social robbery.

“Our resignation would be the resignation of Greek society. That’s why we don’t give up. We not only do not give up, but we will fight until the last second, ”he stressed, noting that he is fully aware of the difficulties. However, according to him, “the June 25 elections are not a repetition of the previous ones, but new elections.”

“In elections, you need to speak your keynote speech, our positions and explain that no one is judged. Our lives are being judged over the next four years. It is decided by what program and who will manage,” he said.

Subsequently, the leader of the official opposition emphasized that “a lot of distortion and propaganda fell on the previous period before the elections. We were told that SYRIZA was supposedly coming to increase insurance premiums for freelancers. The truth is that the SYRIZA program not only does not provide for an increase in insurance premiums for the self-employed, but also provides for the regulation of accumulated debts for the self-employed, as we did in 2018 with a reduction in nominal debt and 120 contributions. Not only do we not provide for increased contributions, but we also provide for exceptions by eliminating the claim fee with a tax-free amount of 10,000 euros. This is the SYRIZA program.”

“We were told that SYRIZA allegedly provides for an increase in the taxation of business in general. The truth is that SYRIZA provides tax breaks to the vast majority of Greek society as we are committed to reducing the indirect taxes that bankrupt society. Reduction of VAT on food, reduction of VAT on fuel to the lowest levels allowed in the EU, elimination of VAT for farmers and livestock breeders. This is our program. Mr. Mitsotakis told us that his own government did not raise taxes at all in Greek society. The truth is that in 2022 they had 4.5 billion more VAT revenues. How has this tax increased? When the value in the basket of each household increased from 50 euros to 100 and 150 euros, and the VAT remained constant, so did the taxation. Due to indirect taxes,” he added.

The President of SYRIZA dwelled on its problems in detail training on the occasion of the start of all-Russian exams: “All-Russian exams began yesterday. They started with the EPAL exams. Mr. Mitsotakis once came to Western Athens and said of children from popular areas that “you are cold.” Yesterday, every fifth child did not go to the exam. Are we worried about this number? Why; Because their families cannot bear the financial burden so that these children can study. Because the vast majority of them know that with Mrs. Kerameos’ minimal clearance, she still puts up barriers for them, and they can’t get through. But even if they pass, they know great financial difficulties. We have introduced two-year educational programs with free access for all EPAL children to universities so that these children can receive training and specialization that will help them find a place in the labor market. It was canceled by Mr. Mitsotakis and Mrs. Kerameos. Therefore, we must talk about what will happen tomorrow if we do not support in the elections a program that will give children from ordinary families a perspective and the opportunity to study.”

Mr. Tsipras also spoke about direct assignments which the ND did, pointing out that “we were wrong to say before the election about 10 billion direct concessions and closed tenders from the ND”, adding that “15 billion is the amount over a three-year period for non-profit organizations.” Those who point the finger at us and say where you will find the money to give a better salary to a newly appointed doctor or for the 13th pension.” In this context, he referred to the Recovery and Resilience Fund, stating that “this is the big bet of the next period.” “The resources of the Recovery and Resilience Fund, together with the NSRF, reach 70 billion euros,” he emphasized and asked: “Who will the Greek people give the mandate to manage these 70 billion euros?” Those who gave 15 billion in direct orders and closed auctions to private traders? This is a critical question that needs answers.”

“These issues, along with the big public health issue with collapsing hospitals, the critical issue of schools with 30% substitute teachers, the critical issue of the welfare state, are big issues that we need to talk about openly.” optimism and determination. We are tough nuts to crush it. We can bring a twist. We will fight until the last moment. Not for us, but for an honest society,” the official leader of the opposition concluded.

With information from APE-MPE