The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, spoke about the Prime Minister’s decision to exclude Antonis Samaras from New Democracy after his interview with Vima on Sunday.
Mr. Georgiadis initially said that, “for me it is not a pleasant moment, I have always shown and show gratitude to Antonis Samaras for making me minister of health and I believe that in the period 12-15 he kept the government in the euro with his government”.
However, he emphasized that “the prime minister could not do anything else yesterday”.
He added that “Mr. Samaras has chosen a tactic for a long time and any politician who gives an interview of this type understands the context”.
“Everyone must have a perception of certain limits”
At the same time, he explained that in order for nations to become great, they must have discipline. “At the moment New Democracy has a president, each of us cannot do what we want. Everyone must have a perception of some specific limits”, and he underlined that “there is no problem for government stability and the goal remains to solve people’s problems”.
“The fact that we are talking with Turkey” does not mean that “we are granting national sovereignty”, he clarified.
In fact, he stated that he considers it “indecent to hear names when there is a President of the Republic”.
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How does the exclusion of a former Prime Minister impact party unity in New Democracy, and what measures can be taken to address any divisions that may arise from this decision?
As the web editor for world-today-news.com, I would like to invite two esteemed guests to our virtual panel discussion to share their perspectives on the latest developments regarding the decision of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to exclude former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from New Democracy. Our first guest is Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos, a renowned political analyst and commentator, and our second guest is Dr. Eleni Chrepa, a respected professor of political science at the University of Athens.
Mr. Pavlopoulos, you have covered Greek politics extensively over the years. What is your take on the significance of the Prime Minister’s decision to exclude Mr. Samaras from New Democracy? Do you think it was inevitable in light of his recent interview, or was there an alternative path that could have been taken?
Mr. Pavlopoulos: I believe that the Prime Minister had no choice but to take this step considering the content of Mr. Samaras’s interview. He clearly crossed a line by publicly criticizing the government’s stance on key issues, particularly with regards to Turkey. While we cannot deny that Samaras played a significant role in keeping Greece in the Eurozone during his tenure, his recent actions have undermined the unity of the party and could have serious implications for the government’s stability.
Dr. Chrepa, as an academic with expertise in Greek politics, what do you make of the fallout from Mr. Samaras’s interview and the subsequent decision to exclude him from New Democracy? Do you think his actions were justified or ill-advised, and what impact might they have on the party’s image and electoral prospects?
Dr. Chrepa: I agree with Prokopis that the Prime Minister’s decision was necessary to maintain party discipline and unity. However, I also believe that it was a risky move, as Samaras still enjoys significant support within the party and his departure could alienate some of its more traditional conservative voters. Ultimately, the impact on the party’s image and electoral prospects will depend on how they manage the fallout from this incident. If they can present a united front and focus on their core messages, they may be able to weather the storm.
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