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SYRIZA President Alexis Tsipras criticizes the government for handling the pandemic in 2020 in his New Year’s message.
The leader of the official opposition stresses that “our country was facing a pandemic, led by people who never believed in the value of the welfare state. And when the pandemic hit, unfortunately, priorities didn’t change». Mr. Tsipras, who heard the Christmas carols at the National Model Kindergarten, addresses the front-line people who are most affected by the consequences of the economic and health crisis, sayingWe owe all of them support and great thanks. And a commitment that we will fight from the first day of the new year, so that loss does not become a habit in this place.».
It makes special reference to national issues in view of the 200 years of the revolution. After noting that 2021 will be a difficult year not only for the pandemic but also for the defense of our sovereign rights, he points out that “only if we respect our values can we overcome all challenges and difficulties. The great values that became synonymous with Greece and the struggles of the Greek people, democracy, freedom, solidarity, justice, are the values that still show us the way today.».
The full message of Alexis Tsipras
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«We left behind a very difficult year that tested the endurance of all Greek families. The pandemic violently changed everyone’s life. The price we pay is already high. And it forces us to re-evaluate our priorities. Some have been trying for years to convince us that public health, public education, the welfare state, research, science, cannot stand on their own without profit. But today, we all realize that human life is above all. Our country was facing a pandemic, led by people who never believed in the value of the welfare state. And when the pandemic hit, sadly, priorities didn’t change. Instead of rushing to strengthen the NSS, they were quick to blame the citizens.
To young people, to employees, to shopkeepers, to parents. To the people of everyday life who give the difficult fight for survival. But all these people do not deserve to be a target, but a strong and human state that supports them in the great difficulties they are going through. And especially the front-line people. Doctors and nurses. Employees in supermarkets, messaging, cleaning, public transport. The people next door who selflessly help and support our most vulnerable fellow citizens. We owe everyone their support and a big thank you. And a commitment. Especially to the families of our fellow citizens who lost their lives. The commitment that we will fight from the first day of the new year, so that loss does not become a habit in this place. Do not lose others unfairly, because they did not have money to do the test on time, because they got stuck on a bus or at work due to overcrowding or because there was no bed available for treatment.
The commitment that we will fight to protect the weakest, fight against inequalities and build a strong society and an economy that serves man and the needs of the social majority. 2021 will also be a difficult year. With great challenges for our country. Not only to manage the pandemic but also to defend our sovereign rights. In the 200 years since the Revolution of 1821, we must know that only by respecting our values can we overcome all challenges and difficulties. The great values that have become synonymous with Greece and the struggles of the Greek people, democracy, freedom, solidarity, justice, are the values that still show us the way today. Let us continue to leave behind those who condemn us to darkness and backwardness. It will be the first step for the new rebirth of our homeland. I wish from the bottom of my heart health and strength to every Greek woman and every Greek man.».
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