Greek President Constantine Tassoulas has called for greater political consensus in Greece, saying cooperation between parties is essential for national progress.
Speaking to Kathimerini one year after taking office, Tassoulas said he hopes to foster a political climate where “we are political opponents but not political enemies.”
“Only through consensus can we make real progress,” he said, stressing the need for “a minimum of democratic understanding” because when the country faces challenges “it is not just the government or the opposition that is shaken, but all of us, and above all, the Greek people.”
He also said upcoming elections would carry national significance and expressed confidence that Greece’s justice system will clarify the circumstances surrounding the Tempi train crash.
Tassoulas added that the constitution could be revised due to “institutional fatigue” in some articles and the need to adapt to rapid technological and societal changes.