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The resignation of Alexia Evert as deputy mayor for social policy of the municipality of Athens was demanded by Mayor Costas Bakogiannis following the uproar caused by his comment on Facebook in which he characterized “cockroaches and rodents” protesters of the KKE. Ms. Evert, according to the mayor, expressed a desire to resign as city councilor.
In a statement, Mr. Bakoyannis stressed that he respects Mrs. Evert but the issue “is not personal but political” and adds: “With the KKE we are separated by an ideological abyss and its mobilization yesterday, at a time when the pandemic is raging. the country and The health system is being put to the test, it was an unacceptable act of political irresponsibility and as such it was treated by the vast majority of society.In a democracy, however, no matter how much we disagree, we must coexist. Especially when we are all called to overcome a pandemic. Of course, contradictions, even political conflicts, are not only necessary but also legitimate. But they are carried out, as harshly as necessary, on programs, positions and ideas. In this context, there are descriptions that do not fit the political perception of this municipal authority ”.
The controversial comment was made by Ms. Evert under a photo with the KKE protesters at the US embassy: “We must learn to live with cockroaches and rodents. So it was, so it is, and it will be!”
Ms. Evert’s resignation was previously demanded by the municipal factions of Nasos Iliopoulos, Pavlos Geroulanos and Nikos Sofianos.
Source: skai.gr
