The government is working on a plan to return to normalcy, Petsas says

"However, we are not yet there. We need to stick to the measures that are in place until April 27. In any case, the return will be gradual, long and targeted so that we do not have setbacks. It will be a difficult exercise that we are once again called upon to solve together. "

He pointed out that the start could be made by population groups that, according to experts, have a lower risk of serious complications and economic activities that involve less congestion, such as small retail stores, or even schools. However, he stressed that "in any case, we have an obligation to protect the most vulnerable groups of the population, such as the elderly and our fellow citizens with underlying diseases."

He made it clear that the gradual transition to normalcy "will symbolically start from the judiciary, as some services will start operating as of April 27."

Regarding the economy, the government spokesperson stressed that it has already become clear that the pandemic is causing a deep recession throughout Europe, which will inevitably affect Greece as well, and measures are already being taken at both the EU and national levels.

On an EU level, he noted that the European Council is to hold video conference on Thursday. The aim will be to provide common answers to the common problems caused by coronavirus.

Petsas also referred to the joint letter written by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and eight other EU leaders to the President of the European Council, emphasising the importance of a common European tool, such as a common Euro-bond, which will be able to convince markets, but mainly European citizens, that Europe is able to respond to the circumstances.

Concluding, he made a reference to democracy and the anniversary of the 1967 coup that brought a military dictatorship to power in Greece. As he said, "on the day of the black anniversary of April 21, we do not forget what the Greeks suffered, nor the fact that the junta provided the trigger that led to the dismemberment of Cyprus. Today, our Democracy is strong. With all Greeks united and committed to freedom and the defence of our national rights. We honor those who fought for the restoration of our democracy and we defend its principles."

In closing, Petsas said that, at the beginning of next week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address the Greeks about the plan for a gradual transition and scaling back of the restrictive measures taken to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Also, as the Prime Minister pointed out, no special conditions can challenge democratic sensitivity, and that parliament and the institutions are working, despite the restrictions.

Source: ana-mna

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