The leader of the main opposition New Democracy (ND) Antonis Samaras on Thursday unveiled his party's platform on society, the institutions and citizens' security calling for change of the country's model of governance. Speaking at the Zappeion press center, Samaras said ND's target after the upcoming elections on May 6 is to change the models of both the economy and governance.
"We need to sign an agreement with the people on what we must change. Greece is a country, not a place, and Greeks are a people, not a population. Change can only come about with a clear mandate from the people. The messages for ND are very positive," he said.
The changes he spoke of propose for a revision of the Constitution, as well as the law on ministerial accountability. Also they address the incompatibility of ministerial and MP posts (meaning that one person cannot claim both posts), as well as the formation of a smaller ministerial Cabinet that would gradually be reduced to only ten ministers and an audit on the 'source of wealth' of statements from individuals who have served in government posts from 1974 onwards.
On security, he reiterated his commitment to clamp down on illegal immigration, so as "to take back our cities" as he said, while he pledged efficient policing and enhancement of the citizens' security. Finally he said that it was time to "take the hoods off" the forces that cause this type of violence.
Yesterday, and after meeting with a plethora of people from the arts, Samaras also promised to bring a national policy for culture. Speaking at the Mihalis Cacoyannis Foundation building, the ND leader presented a proposal that is set to unify the Education, Culture and Sports Ministry into one entity and referred to the need for a large cultural park in the area surrounding the National Archaeological Museum.
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