It was unanimously decided yesterday by the ethics committee of New Democracy to delete Antonis Samaras, following a proposal by the prime minister.
At noon on Wednesday, his deletion was officially announced in the Plenary Session of the Parliament. The vice president Mr. Georgantas announced from his seat that “Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his letter to the Speaker of the Parliament, informs us that the Member of Parliament for Messinia, Antonis Samaras, is being excluded from the ND’s KO”.
It is noted that there are now 19 independent MPs, while ND MPs number 155.
“He puts himself, for the second time after 1993, outside ND”
Antonis Samaras was kicked out of ND after his interview with “Vima tis Kyriaki”. “He puts himself, for the second time after 1993, outside ND. After all, that’s what he was after. But this time history will not repeat itself. The governing majority steadily continues its course, without Mr. Samara. Nobody has the right to play with the stability of the homeland in these troubled times,” said government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis.
He also emphasized that former prime ministers have the privilege of expressing their opinions, but Mr. Samaras expressed complete disagreement with the government policy, adopted extreme lies, distorted statements of the foreign minister, claimed that the leaders of Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Albania were having fun and spoke about the presidential election while the debate is untimely and insults the institution.
The former Prime Minister’s response was immediate, accusing Kyriakos Mitsotakis of arrogance and lack of composure: “arrogance and the obvious lack of composure explain Mitsotakis’ move. Cut off from the grassroots, he leads a party that looks a little like New Democracy.”
He asked to be told where he is wrong and wonders “in Greek-Turkish, where just yesterday the responsible general director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs resigned? In the difficulty of the citizens to cope with the accuracy? In the woke agenda, which while he himself brought it to Greece, after Trump’s election he suddenly talks about the tyranny of the minority? Maybe at Novartis? Or maybe because I nominated Costas Karamanlis for President of the Republic?».
He concluded by stating that “I sacrificed everything for the country, even my health. But no one can force me to sacrifice my conscience. The judge of all of us will be the people and history.”
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**What are the potential long-term consequences of a major party like New Democracy taking such a decisive action against a former leader, and how might this influence future political discourse within the party?**
## World Today News: In-Depth Interview on Antonis Samaras’ Exclusion from New Democracy
**Introduction**:
Welcome to World Today News. Earlier this week, the political landscape in Greece was shaken by the expulsion of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the New Democracy party. Today, we sit down with [Guest 1 Name & Title], a political analyst with extensive knowledge of Greek politics, and [Guest 2 Name & Title], renowned for their expertise in political ethics and parliamentary procedures. We aim to delve into the complexities of this event, explore its implications, and engage in a nuanced discussion about the issues at hand.
**Section 1: The Decision & its Immediate Impact**
* **[Guest 1]:** The expulsion of Antonis Samaras was described as ”unanimous” by the ethics committee. Can you elaborate on the significance of this unanimity and what it suggests about the current state of New Democracy?
* **[Guest 2]:** Mr. Samaras’s expulsion follows a highly publicized interview he gave. How much weight does an individual’s public statements hold in determining their membership in a political party, especially when they are a former Prime Minister?
**Section 2: The Reasons Behind the Decision**
* **[Guest 1]:** The government spokesperson cited “extreme lies,” “distorted statements,” and “untimely” discussion of the presidential election as reasons for Mr. Samaras’s expulsion. How credible are these accusations, and do they hold up to scrutiny?
* **[Guest 2]:** Mr. Samaras accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of “arrogance” and “lack of composure” in his response. What light does this exchange shed on the relationship between the two men and the internal dynamics within New Democracy?
**Section 3: Broader Political Implications**
* **[Guest 1]:** Mr. Samaras’s expulsion leaves New Democracy with a reduced majority in Parliament. What is the potential impact of this on the government’s ability to function and pass legislation?
* **[Guest 2]:**
The article mentions “the stability of the homeland” being threatened. How does the departure of a prominent figure like Mr. Samaras contribute to or detract from political stability in Greece?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **[Guest 1]:** Mr. Samaras claims that “the judge of all of us will be the people and history.” What long-term consequences, if any, could this event have on the political careers of both Mr. Samaras and Mr. Mitsotakis?
* **[Guest 2]:** Depending on your analysis, what are the key lessons that this incident highlights about the role of ethical considerations within political parties and the broader functioning of democratic societies?
**Closing Remarks**:
Thank you to both our esteemed guests for providing such insightful perspectives on this complex political development. We hope this interview has broadened the understanding of the expulsion of Antonis Samaras from New Democracy and its implications for Greek politics. We encourage our viewers to engage in ongoing discussions about these important issues.
