Tsipras: I know what you expect from me - This is why I came here today
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras emphasized the importance of remembering the crisis years in Greece during a speech at the presentation of his book 'Ithaca'.
In a speech delivered in Larissa, former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for the collective memory of Greece's crisis years to be preserved, insisting that these years are integral to the country's history. He argued that it is unacceptable to allow these experiences to fade from public consciousness, emphasizing that history is not summarized by financial accounts but by acts of disobedience, resistance, heroism, and the sacrifices made by ordinary people.
Tsipras criticized recent public statements that attempted to assess Greek history in terms of 'balances', targeting a group he referred to as the 'Truth Team', labeling it as an extreme right propaganda unit. He underscored the need to connect current events with past struggles, pointing to the release of photographic evidence from Kaisariani as an example of how history is authored by those who resist and fight against oppression.
Shifting focus to contemporary concerns, Tsipras identified insecurity as the dominant sentiment among citizens today, indicating a deep-rooted anxiety about the future. By acknowledging the emotional state of the populace, he appears to position himself as a leader who understands and empathizes with the current challenges faced by ordinary Greeks, potentially aiming to regain political relevance amidst ongoing socioeconomic difficulties.