Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 12-04-26

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

CONTENTS

[01] Samaras unveils ND platform on society

[02] Samaras: National policy for culture

[03] Participation in PSI bond swap at 96.9 percent

[01] Samaras unveils ND platform on society

Speaking at the Zappion press center, Samaras said ND's target after the elections is to change the models of both the economy and governance. "We need to sign a social pact with the Greek people on what we must change.

"Greece is a country, not a place, and the Greeks are a people, not a population. The big reversal can come about only with the clear mandate of the Greek people. The messages for ND are very positive," he said.amna

Among the changes envisaged are a revision of the Constitution, change of the law on ministerial accountability, incompatibility of ministerial and MP posts (meaning that an individual cannot be both), he said.

Samaras pledge to form a small Cabinet that would gradually be reduced to 10 ministers and reiterated his commitment for an audit of the 'source of wealth' statements of all individuals who have served in government posts from 1974 onwards.amna

On security, he reiterated his commitment to clamp down on illegal immigration, "to take back our cities", while he also promised efficient policing and enhancement of the citizens' security, and to "take the hoods off" the marginal elements that cause violence.

[02] Samaras: National policy for culture

Samaras presented his proposal on a unified Education, Culture and Sports Ministry and referred to the need for a large cultural park in the area surrounding the National Archaeological Museum in Athens to be created, a project that can be carried out with the help of sponsors.amna

The ND leader called on the people of the arts and letters to help so as to de-vilify terms and ideas such as homeland, God, entrepreneurship, development and security, adding that "the people believe in you more than they do in politicians and a call on you to show solidarity".amna

ND' platform on governance will be unveiled on Thursday and in the evening Samaras will speak at a campaign rally in Sparta.

[03] Participation in PSI bond swap at 96.9 percent

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