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Today’s “showdown” over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: The Amendment, the backstory, and the challenge of implementation
After 2 p.m. — Mitsotakis’ speech: He will address Parliament, calling on opposition parties — especially PASOK — to take responsibility. The government’s goal: Respect for a sacred monument
Amendment submitted for the Monument of the Unknown Soldier – The details of what it provides
The amendment is expected to be voted on tomorrow – The Ministry of Defense will be responsible for the maintenance, care & promotion of the Monument, while the Hellenic Police will be responsible for maintaining public order
Mitsotakis in Parliament on national issues: Diplomacy cannot be confused with revolutionary tactics (updated)
The Prime Minister urged “Self-restraint towards the pseudo-patriots” in Parliament – accused SYRIZA of hypocrisy – “During the four years you governed, why didn’t you recognize a Palestinian state?” – Took a jab at Androulakis – “Would you have grabbed Trump by the lapel?”
See Mitsotakis’ second speech in Parliament live (updated)
“Parliamentary democracy has rules, and those rules must be respected,” he emphasized, criticizing the overrun of speaking time
Mitsotakis briefs Parliament on Foreign Policy – What he will say about “active diplomacy”, the Palestinian Issue & Turkey
The debate among political leaders will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to emphasize that “Greece exercises its sovereign rights on the ground, not through slogans and shouting”
