Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-06-10
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[01] PM Karamanlis requests vote of confidence to proceed with reforms
[01] PM Karamanlis requests vote of confidence to proceed with reforms
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis asked Parliament for a vote of
confidence in order to proceed with change and reform while addressing
members of Parliament on Friday evening.
He also called on main opposition PASOK, which he said is in a confused
state, to take a position in respect to the country's problems and to
submit its proposals.
In kicking off the three-day parliamentary process for a vote of
confidence, Karamanlis emphasised that the New Democracy administration
is a force of reform, changing Greece and leaving the past behind.
He also said that the government enjoys the public's support since the
general election of March 7, 2004.
Karamanlis explained that the reason he asked for parliament's vote of
confidence is because he felt there was a need for all political
parties to air their views on all issues.
"It is time that everyone assumes his responsibilities. [It is time] to
choose a side: [one must] either choose the past - conservatism and
reaction; or the future - reform and progress," Karamanlis said.
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