A completely different visit took place in the Maximos Palace. The threshold of the office of Deputy Minister Yiannis Bratakos was passed last Wednesday by the “blue” leaders of all generations and held a meeting in the presence of Tanasis Nesis and Secretary Pavlos Marinakis. Antonis Sgardelis, Thodoros Behrakis, Fani Palli Petralia, Yiannis Koulizakos, Dimitris Maravelias, Kostas Tsimaras and Theodoros Kalantsis had an in-depth discussion on the election, as they are leaders with extensive organizational experience. What was finally decided was their activation and practical assistance in the elections. And for fans of indoor parties: those who know the faces admitted that the composition is not only intergenerational, but also expresses “comprehensiveness”, since these are performers of “Karamanli” and “Samaryan” origin.

absent and present

Androulakis did not show up for the European Socialists (PES) summit in Brussels yesterday, raising questions about his absence as he remained in Strasbourg while all the party leaders returned to Brussels for the European parties summit. On the other hand, Alexis Tsipras attended the PES meeting.

Is the list back?

The Kylie case brings the election of MEPs back into the news, with many saying it’s the best opportunity to restore the list, and the responsibility for the quality of those who represent the country rests with the head of each party. The counterargument is that in most countries, namely 20 out of 27, Europeans have a direct or indirect right to vote in the election of their representatives to the European Parliament and the opinion that “citizens vote incorrectly” causes strange associations.

Tête-à-tête with Meloni

The first four or four, as the column wrote two weeks ago, were yesterday in Brussels between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the new Italian prime minister, Georgia Meloni. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in the fields of energy and economic management. The Prime Minister, Maximou noted, briefed Ms. Meloni on developments in the Aegean and the Southern Mediterranean, pointing to the aggressive Turkish rhetoric that directly threatens Greece and jeopardizes security and stability in the region. The Italian Presidency in its statement, among other things, speaks of “a common interest in further strengthening relations between Rome and Athens.”