A country on the razor’s edge, such as Greece, cannot afford the luxury of yet another full-on political confrontation in the upcoming European elections. While the economy is struggling to leave behind the vicious cycle of recession, hundreds of thousands remain unemployed and negotiations with the troika having reached a critical point, it should be clear to everyone that the country cannot endure such an exhaustive and divisive political confrontation.
It is very easy to destabilize what fiscal balance has been achieved, thanks to the incredible sacrifices of the Greek people, through a climate of tension and polarization. There is also a very real possibility of all government activities grinding to a halt, since the political system, unfortunately, remains tied down to outdated attitudes and practices.
A prolonged political uncertainty that is accompanied by an acute political confrontation will definitely not benefit the country. It is primarily the government’s responsibility, but the opposition must also understand that a sustained and above all exhaustive political struggle will not help anyone; neither those currently in power, nor those with ambitions of taking over. We need more rationality and political calmness, so that we can avoid ruining everything that we have achieved, otherwise we risk going back to step one of the crisis, whatever that may entail for the people.
Politics and ideological differences, as well as the different tactics against the crisis, cannot become the vehicle of a new national division. Since the government and opposition were unable to come to a national accord, they should at least show a bit of self-restraint in their conflict. It is in the country’s interest, for which they are meant to be fighting.
TO VIMA
