Athina Linou, Professor of Medicine at the University of Athens was nominated for the position of Minister of Health mutually agreed upon for as long as the pandemic crisis lasts, Alexis Tsipras. Addressing the Minister of Health Vasilis Kikilias, made it clear that he had nothing personal against him, but accused him of hiding behind the professor, Mr. Tsiodra. “Mr. Mitsotakis might have appointed you as Minister of Sports, but not Minister of Health” he said characteristically.
The leader of the official opposition noted that as early as September he had been warning of a resurgence of the pandemic and recommending the universal use of masks. He even called on Mr. Mitsotakis to accept the official opposition’s proposals for a coherent six-month plan to save the healthcare system and freeze anti-people legislation.
Mr. Tsipras spoke about “criminal complacency” regarding the government’s handling of the pandemic and called on the prime minister to admit his failure. “It is an act of responsibility and courage,” he said emphatically.
He went on to say that Mr. Mitsotakis He was the most extreme opposition leader to ever serve in Parliament; for 3.5 years, he called for elections and did not hesitate to exploit even the most tragic moments, tragedies, and deaths—just as he did not hesitate to Prespa Agreement, although now the Zaev She says that the Greek prime minister honors her and even fights for her.
Regarding the issue that arose from Polakis’s post, Mr. Tsipras said that “Polakis makes mistakes, but he has a track record of achievements during his tenure,” referring to the 1 billion euro increase in public health spending during his tenure as Deputy Minister of Health.
