The self-reference that distinguishes Greek politicians, as a rule, means that they are unable to realize that you can address an international audience with the same terms one would use in communicating with Greek voters. In a discussion with internationally renowned divs and an audience of entrepreneurs and investors, generalizations and vague answers to certain questions are not enough. Arguments and clear, convincing arguments are needed in order to expect satisfactory results.
In his discussion with Mr. Clinton and in spite of the former US President’s efforts to help him present the investment opportunities in our country, Mr. Tsipras failed to convince his audience. On the on hand because he chose to speak in English, his command of which is not the finest; on the other, he was content with providing vague and general positions.
The Prime Minister and Greek politicians in general must realize that you cannot address the international communities with the methods and practices that are tried and tested in Greece, but have unrealistic and ineffective in the rest of the world. In a rather competitive world, well-wishing and vague promises are not enough for you to stand up and claim your share of opportunities. You have to be able to convince those who want to invest their money that you are a country with stable rules, that respects and its agreements, a country which you can trust.
Unfortunately Mr. Tsipras and his government, as well as our political system as a whole, need to make a far greater effort to convince that we are a country that understand the international environment, which is aware that Greece is not at the center of the world. Whether we like it or not, the international competition is fierce, but if we want to survive, then we must face it and stop being deluded…
TO VIMA
