DIM.AR leader Kouvelis rules out early elections

19:24 4/6/2013 - Πηγή: Matrix24

Speaking in Thessaloniki after meeting with Macedonia and Thrace Minister Theodoros Karaoglou, Kouvelis said that common ground should be found with New Democracy (ND), the largest of the three political parties in the coalition government, to have the anti-racism draft bill tabled in Parliament

by DIM.AR and PASOK, the other junior member of the ruling coalition, voted in parliament.

Kouvelis said that there is no likelihood for early elections and that the government will serve its full term according to the constitution. He added that the country is on its way out of the crisis and efforts should continue for success. “Elections are not necessary,” he said.

In a meeting with local authorities, including Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris, Kouvelis expressed opposition to the privatization of the Thessaloniki Water and Sewerage (EYATh), stressing that water is and should remain a public good.

The absorption of National Strategic Reference Framework (ESPA) funds was discussed in a meeting Kouvelis had with Central Macedonia Regional Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

Kouvelis is also scheduled to address an open meeting of DIM.AR at the Thessaloniki port in the evening.

source: ΑΜΝΑ