Βουλευτής Κων/νος Μπάρκας: Η θέση του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ για την επιστολική ψήφο και την εκπροσώπηση των αποδήμων

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SYRIZA MP explains why his party rejected constitutional vote proposals for Greek diaspora representation.

The episode features an interview with SYRIZA MP Konstantinos Barkas on SBS Greek. He begins by discussing the importance of preserving Greek culture and language among diaspora communities, noting efforts by schools and the Hellenic Orthodox Community. Barkas then addresses the main political topic: SYRIZA's recent vote against two proposals in the Greek Parliament regarding postal voting and diaspora representation. He explains that the current system of three electoral territories favors candidates with significant wealth or media influence, which SYRIZA opposes. Instead, SYRIZA proposes eight territories to allow for more localized representation. Barkas links the party's opposition to postal voting to ongoing legal trials involving New Democracy members accused of stealing personal data under GDPR violations. He stresses that his role in Australia is to represent Greece as a whole, not just SYRIZA, and calls for unity among Greek MPs on diaspora issues. The conversation shifts to demographic challenges in Greece, with Barkas describing villages being depopulated and economic struggles in regions like Preveza. He mentions infrastructure improvements like the Ionia Road but highlights persistent problems in healthcare and agriculture. The interview concludes with thanks to the Greek-Australian community in Sydney.

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