“I spoke in favor of cooperative governments. A prerequisite for PASOK’s participation is a high percentage that will allow me to discuss our political priorities.“, answered N. Androulakis to a question he received regarding the partnership after the elections, in the context of his attendance at Delphi Economic Forumwhile repeating his position for participation in the government without a prime minister, either Kyriakos Mitsotakis, or Alexis Tsipras.

Mr. Androulakis emphasized that he was elected to the leadership of PASOK from the first moment.”tries to demonstrate in practice what modern European social democracy means“and stated that he was in favor of cooperation between governments, with the criterion that PASOK receives a strong percentage “so that I can negotiate our political priorities,” as the President of PASOK said, then listing the main positions of the party.

“The protagonists of the country’s main problems cannot occupy leadership positions,” he said, speaking of his position in favor of a government that will not have either Kyriakos Mitsotakis or Alexis Tsipras as prime minister.

In particular, responding to President SYRIZA and his call for an example of governmental cooperation in Germany, Mr. Androulakis mentioned that “Several months ago, SYRIZA and Tsipras said that the Social Democrats in Germany are an example to be avoided.”

Full talk by Nikos Androulakis at the Delphi Forum:

“The stability of the country bears a proportional responsibility. The stronger PASOK, the greater our responsibility“, – Mr. Androulakis said at his place of accommodation. “I do not trust the two individuals who are accused of anti-memorial populism and violation of human rights,” he added.

He reiterated that “these two men do not deserve a second chance”, and in his criticism of the prime minister he referred to the “characteristic murder of Mr. Rammos and Mr. Menudakos”.

In the case of Eleni Chronopoulou, replied that “this is no longer a political question, but the main moral question.” He spoke of “left, right by choice” and referred to the “attack of the online parastate, which is the prerogative not only of Mr. Tsipras, but also of Mr. Mitsotakis.” He indicated that he had already made an offer to Ms. Chronopoulou for the state vote, long before the case. At the same time, he revealed his position on the creation of a commission of inquiry into the issue of wiretapping in the next parliament.