Rena Douro criticizes government over local government funding and autonomy

KEDE Congress Rena Douro SYRIZA-PS Greek local government municipalities

Rena Douro, head of the SYRIZA-PS parliamentary group, delivered a speech at the annual KEDE Regular Congress in Kalamata, criticizing the Greek government for transferring responsibilities to municipalities without providing necessary financial resources or personnel.

Douro alleged that the government is undermining democracy through a new electoral law that abolishes the second round of elections, thereby limiting programmatic cooperation. She further accused the administration of economic strangulation by restricting energy communities, which she claims forces municipalities into dependency on large energy corporations.

Regarding resource management, Douro warned against the planned mergers of municipal water supply companies, suggesting these moves aim to remove local control of water in favor of private interests. She also characterized the government's waste management policies as a failure, alleging that instead of public management and source separation, there is a scandalous procurement industry that has drawn scrutiny from the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

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European Public Prosecutor's Office · KEDE · Kalamata · Rena Douro · SYRIZA-PS

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[● 2 SOURCES] Rena Douro criticized the government for transferring responsibilities to municipalities without providing funds or staff. dete.gr · athina984.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The KEDE Regular Congress took place on November 5, 2026. dete.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Planned mergers of municipal water supply companies aim to remove municipal control over water. dete.gr · athina984.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The new electoral law for municipal authorities abolishes the second round of elections. dete.gr · athina984.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Public Prosecutor's Office is reportedly investigating waste management issues. athina984.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Restrictions on energy communities are allegedly leading municipalities toward bankruptcy. athina984.gr