Main opposition SYRIZA characterized as a “slap in the face” of the Government the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) letter to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, that was published on Sunday at Avgi newspaper.

In this letter, EBU expressed its concern regarding the voting of an amendment that gives the government the right to directly appoint NERIT’s supervisory board.

According to SYRIZA announcement, the strict government control over NERIT violates the European laws on the independence of public service broadcasters and exposes the country internationally.

SYRIZA also pledged to reopen the state broadcaster with new terms of transparency and independence, and commitment to independent information, culture and dialogue with the society.

EBU’s letter to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras as was published at Avgi newspaper