The events in Idomeni prove that we are a state in tatters. Irrespectively of who organized the disorderly flight of refugees, what followed revealed the lack of any response plan and complete inability to manage the situation. It was something more than expected, namely that this chaotic situation and complete absence of government would at some point lead to ungovernable and dangerous paths. Yet, the government consciously appears to have decided to allow the creation of such a scene, obviously aiming to use it as leverage.
As it turns out once again, such a frivolous attitude usually works against us. With the borders finally closed, the infamous and highly-doubtful deal with Turkey on the brink, the government is finding itself increasingly trapped, with delayed and erratic reactions, without a plan and questionable alliances. If the agreement between Europe and Turkey collapse, it will be faced with a trapped wave of refugees; if, however, goes ahead, as Kostas Simitis has warned, it may lead to painful retreats on national issues.
With the bailout program review still unresolved, the refugee crisis under pressure by the reactions within Europe, with the far-right on the rise, Greece has no aim, no cohesive policy or even unity on the domestic front. The government policy is mostly public relations games for the interior that quickly collapse under the weight of the harsh reality.
The Prime Minister has called many meetings without any meaningful outcome. The government is constantly rushing behind the developments, unable to plot a stable course of action, as crisis after crisis comes by. It is now clear that Mr. Tsipras and his government are unable to manage the two major problems that will determine the country’s future – the refugee crisis and the bailout review.
That is why they are resorting to polarization and a rhetorical welter of words, in hopes of fooling society once more. Only this time neither the country, nor the economy and the people can bare anymore pointless political games and false hope that result in personal and collective tragedies…
TO VIMA
