Immediate change of administration”Ark of Peacehe announced at noon on Monday government spokesman Yannis Economou.

Government announcements were made after the meeting, which previously held in Megaron Maximosamong shocking accusations of the last days, which took the form of an “avalanche”.

These days, shortly after the horrifying revelations of the Kolonos case, our society is shaken by new accusations of child abuse. The complaints are serious and actually concern a highly sensitive issue such as children who are away from their family homes for various reasons,” a government spokesman said, opening the briefing for political editors.

“It is necessary to conduct a full investigation of these complaints and a full clarification of the case by the competent authorities. There is no need for indifference or obstruction, but also for hasty movements and conclusions. Because whatever decision is made, it will affect children,” he added.

Mr. Oikonomou said that the Greek police were assisting the ongoing judicial investigation and that if a criminal act was committed, the perpetrators should be held accountable. He stressed that the law applies to everyone and the authorities act without discrimination against anyone.

He emphasized that the matter is now in the hands of Justice and that the attention of all of us must be and is focused on the safety of the children who live in the building, in the Ark. “Children should have the greatest possible protection within the structure, whatever the development of this case, which has attracted the attention of all of us.”

At the same time, he mentioned that after a meeting held in the Maximos Palace chaired by the Prime Minister with the participation of the Minister of Labor Mr. Hatsidakis, the Deputy Minister Mr. Mihailidou and the General Secretary Mr. Stamatis, it was decided to immediately replace the management of the Ark. “Our first concern is children, so this development is necessary,” he stressed.

He noted that such a development of events can occur due to the regulation adopted by the government in April last year.

He explained that the activity of public organizations is observed both in Greece and at the international level in the field of guardianship of minors. Many of them have a long history and have saved human lives and prevented human tragedies. He stated that the deinstitutionalization of minors and the strengthening of the institution of a foster family is considered international best practice, the government is constantly taking measures and constantly strengthening the institution of a foster family and adoption, and already 40% of children who lived in institutions in 2019 are currently in families suitable for them .

He detailed three major changes in the institutional structure that the government has introduced to strengthen the institution of underwriting.

– A significant reduction in the time required from the moment a citizen submits an application to their inclusion in the National Register of Future Parents

– Establishment of a foster care allowance as a financial aid for all foster families in the amount of 325 to 1200 euros per month, depending on the special needs of the children.

– Expansion of age restrictions for those wishing to become contract soldiers. From 30 to 60 years, sponsorship is now possible for our fellow citizens from 25 to 75 years old, with a maximum age difference between a child and a sponsor of 50 years.

He stressed that the responsible minister has long been concerned about the institutional protection of institutions with special care and absolute priority for the benefit of children. “We need to be careful and sensitive. Without impulsiveness,” he stressed. “Everything must be done institutionally on the basis of the principles of law and logic.”

He emphasized that the position and policy of the government regarding the phenomena of sexual abuse and exploitation of children is clear and has been summarized by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the phrase “zero tolerance”.