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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-01-03
CONTENTS
[01] PM briefed by public works minister; latter dismissive over early
elections speculation
[01] PM briefed by public works minister; latter dismissive over early
elections speculation
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was briefed by Environment, Town
Planning and Public Works Minister George Souflias on Wednesday over a
variety of issues under the latter's portfolio.
Afterwards, and while exiting the premier's office, Souflias emphasised
that the Karamanlis government's last full year of its four-year term
(2007) will be "amongst the most productive" -- in response to the
ubiquitous question of many political reporters in the country, namely,
when and if (early) elections will be held.
In echoing the premier's repeated statements over the past six months
or so, Souflias said rampant speculation by the press about early
elections is not just "useless" but also impedes effort made for the
country's progress.
He also said it is utterly premature to discuss candidates for a future
president of the republic, while adding that he is not interested in
the specific post.
Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Karamanlis.
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