Famellos launched a sharp attack on the government, accusing it of corruption, incompetence and deepening social injustice. He argued that Greek society increasingly views the government as incapable, pointing out that Greece ranks last in the European Union in purchasing power and wages, while ranking first in private expenditure on health, education and housing.
Referring to the ongoing agricultural protests, the SYRIZA leader said the government is treating farmers as an “enemy”, while attempting to conceal its responsibility for the depopulation of the countryside and the high cost of production. He described the planned dialogue with the government as a “victory for the agricultural movement” and reiterated his party’s support for farmers’ demands.
Famellos said that the core of SYRIZA’s political proposal is cooperation among progressive forces, with the aim of forming a common electoral list in the next elections. “There is no room for party egos,” he stressed, adding that those who reject cooperation must explain to citizens why they are indirectly supporting what he described as a dangerous right-wing government.
Asked about the role of Alexis Tsipras and speculation about the creation of a new political party, Famellos said Tsipras has an important role to play in the reconstitution of the progressive political space, clarifying that this effort does not contradict the existence or autonomy of SYRIZA.
He also commented on emerging political initiatives, including that associated with Maria Karystianou, saying SYRIZA is not threatened by new movements but rejects the notion that all political forces are equivalent, stressing that “we are not all the same”.
On constitutional reform, Famellos argued that only a progressive parliamentary majority can block conservative changes and advance reforms in the public interest. He outlined SYRIZA proposals including the abolition of the law on ministerial responsibility, strengthening judicial independence, safeguarding independent authorities, protecting social and labour rights, and enabling referendums initiated by citizens.
“Only a progressive government can ensure a democratic revision of the Constitution and deliver the political change the country needs,” Famellos concluded.
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