Meeting with the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou was the day the president of SYRIZA-PS, Alexis Tsiprasto inform her of developments in the wiretap case.

During a short dialogue in the presence of journalists, Al. Tsipras said: “I asked to meet you to express this anxiety and deepest contemplation for phenomena that disrupt the orderly functioning of the state. Greek democracy remains a state. This is undeniable. So I think it’s time for a political system take responsibility and be on top“.

For her part, the President of the Republic replied: “Thank you for the initiative of the meeting and the information, I Seeking connections with local political forces. As for the follow up, I was instructed scope of my competencies. This is a serious matter, which is connected, it concerns the functioning of institutions and the quality of democracy.

When I positioned myself, I always expressed myself legal procedures, the need for clarification. We are a state of law, and the issue is considered in each case by the Human Rights Council and Parliament, as well as the judiciary, where it has reached a certain extent. The constitution and laws provide deconfidentiality procedure and notification of interested parties. At this stage, we are obliged to the authorities to protect the good of national security, as well as the rights of citizens. It’s a tricky balance with costs, but a necessary one.

Our democracy has depth and continuity, and Greece has an established position and recognition in the European family, and we all have a duty to protect a valuable heritage, because it is also a matter of respect for citizens who have been tested in critical periods. and showed maturity and endurance. From my meetings abroad, I was convinced that they have expectations for the coming years for our country, which has something to show in terms of energy, environment and digital services.”