The program of the EU and IMF had failed. In his first policy speech Tsipras refuses to extend credit. Instead, he wants to take action against tax evaders.
Alexis Tsipras in the Greek Parliament (Archive) | © Orestis Panagiotou / ana-mpa / dpa
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has with the bailout policy of the EU and IMF settled. “The rescue programs have failed,” Tsipras said in his first policy speech to Parliament. For this reason he refuse an extension and therefore the extension of credit.
However, an agreement with donors within 15 days is possible Tsipras said. To overcome the debt crisis, he proposed a bridging program to gain time for a new solution. This should apply to June and give the country the opportunity to pay back the debt.
He also said he wanted to hold on to the implementation of his campaign promises all opposition notwithstanding. This was a question of “honor and respect”. Information, were already known before the government statement.
The “healing the wounds” that would have added to the Greeks the aid packages and the austerity associated with it, have now a top priority, Tsipras said. Thousands of households who have been victims of this austerity would get free food and energy. Also, the minimum wage should be increased gradually.
Tsipras also announced the reopening of the public television channel ERT on. The decision of the previous Conservative government to close the station for cost reasons, had triggered outrage. With the re-commissioning of ERT would be “a crime against the Greek people and democracy” redressed, said the new government.
The balancing act between the repayment of the debt and the redemption of his campaign promises will Tsipras through a struggle against create corruption and tax evasion. Will scrutinize large foreign assets as a peculiarity. In addition, all contract awards on corruption would even investigated. The public sector should no longer serve the interests of the oligarchs, Tsipras said.
At the same time should be reduced government spending and benefits. The savings will be especially true for politicians: Benefits for ministers and MPs should be deleted and a plane of the head of government sold
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