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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-12-07
CONTENTS
[01] German election model doesn't suit Greece
[02] Tunisian business delegation due in Athens
[01] German election model doesn't suit Greece
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Antonis Samaras outlined his
first proposals, since assuming the party's helm last week, on tackling
the endemic problem of corruption in the country, in comments published
in the Sunday edition of Athens' "Kathimerini" newspaper.
The ND leader expressed his opposition to applying the German election
model in Greece, saying its implementation in the east Mediterranean
country would lead to "absolute leadership models" and "more
concentrated party structures".
Additionally, he was confident that the country is not on the verge of
bankruptcy and advised the elaboration of a long-term strategy for the
economy, emphasising that the current crisis is more of a "wake up"
call rather than a collapse.
Referring to his party, he reiterated that no one has the right to
divide ND and promised an in-depth renewal on all levels.
In criticising the new PASOK government's policy, Samaras referred to
"impromptu" actions and "back peddling".
Caption: ANA-MPA file photo main opposition New Democracy leader
Antonis Samaras.
[02] Tunisian business delegation due in Athens
Á delegation of Tunisian businessmen involved in the textile industry
will be in Athens on December 8-10 for contacts with Greek
counterparts, in a mission organised by the Tunisian Embassy in
collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed
at promoting contacts and trade between the two sides, it was announced
on Monday.
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