The Thursday morning edition of Ta Nea features the following article.
The separation of powers is fundamental aspect of Democracy, with the rule of law necessitating the independence of Justice. That is probably what the Prime Minister wanted to say on Wednesday, but was lead astray either by his need to galvanize support from his parliamentary group either from the heat of his clash with the opposition.
There can be no other explanation aside from a slip of the tongue. Because with his statement in Parliament on Wednesday, Alexis Tsipras gave the impression that he is anticipating persecutions. Namely he has hinted towards a judgment of Justice for ongoing cases, for which nobody, in a Democracy, may express an opinion – more so one with power and in public. Nobody can do so beyond the judicial officers, as stated in the law.
Justice performs its duty. This is not outlined, dramatized, specialized or delimited by the government in power. The government has a duty to avoid from any actions that may be interpreted as an intervention. Otherwise it is violating the democratic acquis.
This is the second time in two months that the government announces legal proceedings. The first time around the prediction was confirmed within a few hours. This observation raises concerns that political games are no only being played with words, but with the institutions as well.
TO VIMA
