A new harsh attack against Maximos Mansion was launched by former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, this time regarding the issue of ELTA.
In his statement, he emphasizes that “the sudden decision to close 204 branches of ELTA must be reconsidered.
Because the symbolism of this move far exceeds any accounting plans of a business.
Especially today, when the Greek provinces - and particularly border regions of Greece - are seeking in every possible way the antidote to abandonment.
Those responsible must therefore understand that such a decision weakens the sense of the necessary presence of the state across the country, even more so among the most vulnerable.”
The torture of the drip
As his frequent interventions show, Mr. Samaras has decided to subject the Prime Minister to the torture of the drip.
This is because, although he is being provoked to make decisions now and clarify his actions, the Prime Minister seems in no hurry, as he does not aim to return to Maximos Mansion, as Alexis Tsipras might possibly be planning.
Samaras’ strategy is completely different, as he is not pressured by time.
He is studying his next steps in order to announce his potential party when he judges that conditions are favorable.
Moreover, as his associates emphasize, Samaras holds two aces compared to others.
The mechanism at the ready
He is “recognizable” and, above all, has his own personal mechanism and “loyal” people by his side.
He has no issues preparing the mechanism, as with a single gesture, his people will activate in a second.
At the same time, he does not want to prematurely expose people, knowing that Maximos Mansion’s mechanisms may target them and force them to back down at the last moment.
For this reason, he will let time work in his favor, betting that the government will continue to suffer erosion among conservative voters.
Antonis Samaras also believes that his once-minority stance on a range of issues, from immigration to foreign policy, has been vindicated and has even become dominant both within Greece and in Europe.
For this reason, he assesses that his political discourse, which he has indeed cultivated for a long time, has more credibility than that of Mitsotakis, who, although attempting corrective moves in his policy, fails to convince increasingly skeptical conservative citizens.
Furthermore, the former Prime Minister’s collaborators emphasize in their discussions that Samaras’ goal is not to become the leading party, but to cut off any prospects of Mitsotakis’ absolute majority and force him to step down from the leadership of New Democracy (ND).
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