In Parliament the president of the organization intervened SYRIZA, regarding his bill Ministry of Education, which calls for a reduction in the number of students admitted to universities, as well as the establishment of an armed university police force.
«In its panic, the government is being driven to make decisions unacceptable, in schemes anti-democratic. There has been no thorough debate; the Parliament is operating in special status, you insist on bringing a bill to a vote that is sparking backlash throughout the entire educational community—even among police officers—as well as key members of your political faction»…the president of SYRIZA said by way of introduction.".
«At a time when college and high school students can't attend classes, you're pushing ahead. You're sending thousands fewer students to university and You are changing the format of the essay section on the national college entrance exams. I wonder why this persistence?;» he said, and, addressing the Minister of Education, pointed out that «while the minds of high school seniors, college students, and their families are on pandemic, as long as we have cases »In schools, you press on undeterred.".
«Schools are closing, and even as we find ourselves at this extremely critical moment—when infectious disease experts are warning of an impending third wave and calling for measures— you insist on legislating and voting on these measures under these circumstances without realizing that by doing so You are not only provoking the opposition but also public opinion. ’. Unless you understand it and are doing it precisely for that reason,» he added pointedly.
He accused Niki Kerameos and the government of passing laws that «in the shadows», while taking advantage of the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic. «The reactions are understandable. »They are always reasonable. There are always reactions. It’s all part of the democratic process,” he noted, and called on the government to stop engaging in such outrageous behavior following the Ikaria fiasco.
He emphasized in a strong tone:
«First-rate misery. The effort made on Saturday to prevent these images—which had gone viral online—from appearing on television screens. It was all in vain. We are no longer in an era where anything that isn't shown on TV doesn't exist. That's how it used to be. Today, the internet can't hide the truth.
Second Disgrace. The posting of instructions by the an unseen editor-in-chief in the ERT newsroom which urged producers not to show videos from the balcony in Ikaria, nor footage of Lignadis with others. Who are these other people? Ms. Mendoni covered this story for two weeks, either on her own or on orders from others. It’s been many years since we’ve seen this kind of shenanigans on Public Television. Not even on “Loufa” or “Parallagi.”. A poor-quality copy of the YENED »This is what public television has come to, having been placed under the direct authority of the prime minister himself immediately after the elections," he pointed out.
Misery, Part 3: The attempt by the formidable New Democracy spokesperson who, on TV channels, was trying to equate the Ikaria crown festival with an official visit of mine to Patras where I met with representatives of various organizations. While adhering to all the precautions. To equate the carefree prime minister’s party with a scheduled meeting where we wore masks… And we didn’t even have coffee. You’ve reached the point where even Kathimerini is commenting on you. That you were part of the opposition with your little lunchboxes and despicable populism. ». You’re pursuing a communication strategy for the festivals—one that lacks rhythm and substance,” added Alexis Tsipras.
Fourth-place finish. The government spokesperson's statement to deliberately change the words from my interview on Alpha, to give the impression that I personally am taking on the risk of an epidemiological worsening due to the student protests. He asked me, “There is a risk.” Of course, I said so, and I called on the government not to proceed with passing the bill in order to avoid that risk. It’s one thing to “acknowledge that there is a risk” and quite another to “understand the risk.” In this kind of misery You've fallen. With fake news, changing the words »to make an impression.".
He also criticized the Speaker of the House, since no debate on issues of democracy is scheduled in the House. «You don't plan it, because you can. Why is the prime minister refusing to answer the question I asked him about the image of Ikaria?; Because that's what he wants. Well, then, You can't rush the truth »nor democracy itself. I ask you to take responsibility.".
«Your attempt to legislate behind closed doors on the sensitive issue of education is understandably causing a backlash.". We hold you responsible for the fact that if you do not suspend the debate and vote on the bill today, there will be justified reactions and protests that may worsen the epidemiological situation» continued the leader of the official opposition, calling for «the suspension of the debate and vote on the bill while the pandemic is surging." That would be the best course of action, which would also lead to de-escalation of protests and meetings. Bring it up as soon as we have the chance to discuss it in a more relaxed setting, not with the the Damoclean sword of contamination and the increase in cases. Stop eroding democracy and shifting the blame for the spread of the virus. Democracy cannot be quarantined.».
