Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends Parliament to provide responses during a discussion on natural disasters, requested in mid-August by PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, assessing the overall fire prevention period.
The debate, which began at 11 a.m. with Mitsotakis’ speech, takes on significant political dimensions, as it serves as a “rehearsal” for future political clashes, with increasing tensions between the government and PASOK, signaling a revival of the old two-party system.
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ speech to Parliament’s plenary session comes as a response to the fire prevention period, which government officials have described as largely successful, except for the major fire in Attica. Relevant sources highlight that, compared to previous fire seasons, much less forest land was burned, and the new operational strategy, focusing on rapid initial response, proved effective. Additionally, the government is moving forward with the implementation of the AIGIS plan, aimed at re-equipping Civil Protection services.
Beyond today’s discussion, the confrontation foreshadows future political dynamics, while it remains unclear if Mitsotakis will meet with Androulakis following the Prime Minister’s invitation after his electoral victory. “Let’s see if anything has changed or if Androulakis remains the same,” Mitsotakis has reportedly said to close associates, previously accusing PASOK of wavering on crucial reforms.
