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Antonis Samaras criticizes Greek government on foreign policy and party rumors
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has intensified his political criticism of the current Greek government, targeting both domestic and foreign policy issues. In several recent social media videos, Samaras addressed rumors regarding the potential formation of a new political party, stating that his primary concern is not personal political standing but rather the well-being of Greece.
Samaras also launched sharp attacks on the government's foreign policy. He criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her comments regarding North Macedonia's culture and language, describing the situation as worse than the Prespa Agreement fiasco. Additionally, he criticized the recent cultural exchange agreement with Bulgaria, arguing that Greece received only 48 sacred relics in return for the handover of the remains of Tsar Samuel, which he characterized as a national concession.
In response to these criticisms, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis dismissed Samaras's remarks as ‘populist,’ while other officials emphasized that Greece continues to act in its national interest. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, where they discussed strengthening European defense and addressing migration challenges through EU mechanisms.
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Antonis Samaras · Bulgaria · Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · New Democracy · Nikos Tsoutsias · Pavlos Marinakis · Ursula von der Leyen
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that North Macedonia's path to Europe requires respect for existing agreements.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Samaras accused Ursula von der Leyen of expressing admiration for Macedonian culture and language. www.efsyn.gr · www.ethnos.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Antonis Samaras criticized the government for its handling of national issues. www.efsyn.gr · www.ethnos.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only 48 Greek relics were returned by Bulgaria following the First World War. www.efsyn.gr · www.ethnos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marinakis blamed Alexis Tsipras for the consequences of the Prespa Agreement.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Samaras criticized the official reception of Tsar Samuel's remains in Bulgaria. www.efsyn.gr · www.ethnos.gr