Last night Mr. Antonis Samaras did the obvious, even if it took him five months to do so. If he did not do so, then New Democracy would be at risk of a disorderly dissolution. The indirect election campaign, which invested in fear, failed to convince the Greek people.
Setting aside, once again, the fairy tale of the wolf and the herdsman, he proved that he did not understand the message of the January elections. The 61% in the referendum was a major defeat for New Democracy and its former – by now – president.
Perhaps its does not do him justice, because despite his many mistakes he tried to save Greece from catastrophe.
However, based on the results, our country is precisely there, facing catastrophe. Beyond the imperative and obvious actions which the government must take, New Democracy – still being the main opposition – must also regroup and understand that message and the people’s thoughts. Primarily though it must believe and project in a new vision and pass it on the people who are already turning their back on the party.
By clearing up the cobwebs New Democracy may be in the position to represent the young and hope. Otherwise it will carry on watching Mr. Tsipras on the television enjoying their trust.
Andreas St. Psycharis
