SYRIZA: No to a Reactionary and Outdated Constitutional Revision
SYRIZA criticizes Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' recent message for promoting a right-wing agenda disguised as constitutional modernization.
SYRIZA has responded critically to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' weekend message that discussed "security" and the "modernization of the constitution," accusing him of promoting a hard-right agenda. In their statement, SYRIZA asserts that when the government speaks of "strengthening the borders," it views even unaccompanied minors as invaders, suggesting that this rhetoric justifies illegal practices like pushbacks, which are in violation of international law.
The party underscores that for the New Democracy government, borders are not zones for protecting human life and international law but rather serve as platforms to showcase cruelty and echo far-right sentiments reminiscent of Trump. This indicates a shift in governmental rhetoric and policies that SYRIZA finds alarming, emphasizing that society should not trust or consent to such perspectives.
Furthermore, SYRIZA argues that proposals for constitutional revision by the government are not aimed at enhancing social rights, the rule of law, or democratic accountability, but rather at altering the constitutional framework to serve a specific political agenda that could undermine existing rights and liberties. This situation raises concerns about the future of democracy and human rights in Greece, calling for vigilance and opposition to the proposed changes.