Kostas Karamanlis: European political leaders must respond to citizens' concerns

The It broke the post-war European model Economic Development, Social Welfare and Solidarity, Insecurity and Uncertainty about the Future, The Bad demographic trends and promotion of some of his constituencies Mass immigration As a solution to Europe's demographic and labor problems, it was inevitable that they would also have political consequences.

Political parties acted for Decades are wastedA smooth rotation in power of moderate parties with completely non-opposing orientations is a thing of the past.

Swelling segments of the population express discontent, disillusionment, alienation. “Mostly vote to reject, not out of conviction,” the former prime minister insisted Costas Karamanlis Speaking at STAR FORUM '24.

“European Political Leaders They must listen carefully and respond persuasively to citizens' concerns, especially those who are affected by these events and find their lives changing for the worse. They should lean into their problems, listen to their concerns, and explain that they really care about them. Because a high-minded attitude is not appropriate. Derogatory and pejorative characterizations only add fuel to the fire. People need dignity and respect. Their traditions and roots are their patriotism and national identity, the role of the family, their religious faith. They must believe that they cannot In the name of the right not to respect their own rights equallyhe added.

Population, “the most pressing national issue”

refers to population He characterized it as a ticking time bomb in the foundations of the nation, hence the most important national issue in the years to come, K. Karamanlis said: “Taking this into account, there is a need for a coordinated and targeted expansion and implementation family policy. Put simply, Policy to support family and increase fertility. Such a policy involves a network of measures and incentives on the one hand A tax, labor and benefit nature. On the other hand, a set of related measures of social nature related to early childhood care, access to education, health insurance. An important parameter in this bundle is one Convenience policy for young couples to buy a house».

“It should be noted that gradualism has a special value in this direction Simulating triplets with multiple children. It was attempted in 2007 with significant and measurable results, undone by years of memoirs,” he noted.

In closing, the former Prime Minister underlined: “It is in these conditions that Hellenism must stand upright. One of the biggest challenges we face is demographic. If we don't act immediately and decisively, it will become an existential problem. I'm not talking to you politically, make no mistake, even less I'm not talking to you politically. I am talking to you nationally. We must act now and act strongly! The answers we seek are visible and pass through our consciousness. Just listening to her, means NATIONAL ALARM!!!”.

APE – with information from MEB