Sources close to former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis respond with the phrase “no comment” and emphasize that “there was no prior agreement between the two former Prime Ministers” regarding the content of Antonis Samaras’ interview, which will be published tomorrow in the “Vima tis Kyriaki” newspaper.
It is recalled that the interview of Antonis Samaras, in “Vima tis Kyriaki” published on November 17, put him outside New Democracy, according to an announcement by the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman, Pavlos Marinakis. In his statement, the government representative emphasizes that the former prime minister himself “excludes himself».
Excerpts from the interview of Antonis Samaras in “BIMA”
Kostas Karamanlis is nominated for President of the Republic by Antonis Samaras in an interview he gave to Nikos Hasapopoulos for “Sunday’s Step”. Among other things, the former prime minister once again referred to the foreign policy of the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
In particular, Mr. Samaras calls for the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis saying that “the permanent “appeasement” of Turkish challenges is not a centrist policy. In this case, e.g., those who declare that in the name of “friendship and tranquility” with Turkey “let them also be labeled underdogs” must be “sent home” (the Prime Minister)! How did this come about? Why should someone who follows the fixed national line be called a discounter? Such things are never said!».
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Approach, especially in sensitive areas like foreign policy. However, I believe such critiques should be constructive rather than confrontational. Open dialogue about foreign policy challenges is crucial, but it should not devolve into calls for drastic measures like resignations without comprehensive analysis of the situation.
Thank you for joining us today, guests. Let’s dive right into the discussion about the recent developments regarding the statements made by former Prime Ministers Costas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras.
To our first guest, who is closely associated with Mr. Karamanlis, we have some comments on the alleged prior agreement between the two former Prime Ministers concerning Mr. Samaras’ interview. Can you clarify if there was any sort of communication or agreement beforehand? And if not, how do you respond to the accusations being made in light of Mr. Samaras’ recent interview?
Guest 1: Thank you for having me. As we have repeatedly stated, there was no prior agreement between the two former Prime Ministers regarding the content of Mr. Samaras’ interview. We cannot comment further on speculations or claims made by others.
Our second guest, what are your thoughts on the issue of agreements or negotiations between current and former politicians within parties? Do you think this kind of communication should be encouraged or avoided to maintain transparency and prevent any potential conflicts of interest?
Guest 2: Well, it’s important for politicians to maintain some level of communication and dialogue, particularly within their own parties. However, it’s also crucial to ensure that these discussions don’t lead to any perceived agreements or compromises that might undermine the current leadership or their decision-making processes. There needs to be a clear line drawn between personal opinions and official party positions.
Moving on to another topic, Mr. Samaras made some strong statements regarding Greece’s foreign policy in his interview. Specifically, he called for the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs over what he perceives as appeasement towards Turkey. What are your thoughts on this assertion, given the complex dynamics at play in the region?
Guest 1: The foreign policy of any country is complex and requires careful consideration of all factors involved. While it’s natural for individuals to express their opinions, it’s up to the current leadership to make these decisions based on their own assessments and expert advice. Calling for the resignation of a sitting minister based on such statements is premature and potentially damaging to Greek interests.
Guest 2: I agree. It’s not uncommon for former leaders to critique the current administration’s
