Liakouli: Political audacity for the government to propose a 'corruption registry'
Eva Liakouli criticized the Greek government for proposing a digital registry for corruption cases while being plagued by numerous scandals itself.
During a discussion regarding the government's proposal for a digital registry to track corruption cases, Eva Liakouli, a prominent member of the Greek political party Pasok, condemned the government's audacity to speak about corruption transparency. She highlighted that the ruling party, New Democracy, is marked by scandals and has drastically undermined the rule of law and democracy in Greece, contributing significantly to rising corruption levels in society. Liakouli emphasized that citizens feel the weight of continuous corruption scandals that not only dominate public discourse but also deepen the crisis of trust in governmental institutions.
Liakouli argued that the government's efforts are more about conditioning Greek society to accept ongoing political corruption rather than addressing the issues head-on. She pointed out that the emergence of new scandals continuously erodes any progress that might be made towards transparency in governance. Such repeated exposure to corruption is fostering public outrage and diminishing confidence in the institutions meant to uphold justice and democracy, which is central to a thriving society.
The consequences of this political dynamic raise pertinent questions about the integrity of the justice system and the broader implications for democratic governance in Greece. With trust in public institutions declining, the Greek populace is left to grapple with a system that appears resistant to change. Liakouli's remarks underscore the urgent need for reforms that genuinely address the systemic issues of corruption and restore faith in governance, rather than superficial measures like the proposed registry which may not tackle the core problems effectively.