We will never relive these times. Francine Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the greek Prime Minister. Many have credited him for the transformation of the economy, from the basket case of europe to one of europes top economic performers. In this episode of leaders with lacqua, Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets out plans and objectives for the next four years. He tells me how he wants to restore greeces Investment Grade status, lower inequality, and continue the fight against populism. Pm mitsotakis we prevailed through politics of competence and reason. There is a future beyond populism and we have proven that if you run a competent government, you can make it possible to get reelected. Francine he also speaks candidly about his push to legalize samesex marriage and balance booming tourism with the need to protect his countrys natural beauty. Pm mitsotakis there are parts of greece that have reached saturation point. If we have to place restrictions, we will. Francine my conversation with Kyriakos Mitsotak
Pm mitsotakis greece went through a lot. A very a very painful period. We will never, ever relive these times. Francine Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the greek Prime Minister. Many have credited him for the transformation of the economy, from the basket case of europe to one of europes top economic performers. In this episode of leaders with lacqua, Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets out plans and objectives for the next four years. He tells me how he wants to restore greeces Investment Grade status, lower inequality, and continue the fight against populism. Pm mitsotakis we prevailed through politics of competence and reason. Removed the party towards the political center. There is a future beyond populism and we have proven that if you run a competent government, you can make it possible to get reelected. Francine he also speaks candidly about his push to legalize samesex marriage and balance booming tourism with the need to protect his countrys natural beauty. Pm mitsotakis there are parts of greece t
Transitional council that will lead to elections. We think that is urgent that he moves forward in that direction, and start the process of bringing normalcy back to the people of haiti. Meanwhile, the violence in haiti is worsening. The un High Commissioner For Human Rights volker turk is calling for International Action and says the situation is beyond untenable. Since the beginning of the year, 1,193 people have been killed and 692 others wounded by the gang violence. The uns humanitarian coordinator in haiti told the bbc that gang members are killing and raping indiscriminately, and that bodies can be seen on the streets of the capital. The un says that gangs have stepped up their campaign of violence since the Prime Minister travelled to kenya a week ago. For more on the situation, i spoke to our Central American and cuba correspondent, will grant. Will, good to see you. Clearly an extremely tense situation for haiti with the Prime Minister stranded abroad, and then the leader of
Opening humanitarian passages were a ceasefire. Amy as he Biden Administration expresses concern for division civilian casualties in gaza, a new investigation finds the white house has flooded israel with more than 100 separate weapon sales, almost all without congressional approval. Well speak with former state Department Official josh paul who oversaw foreign arms sales and resigned in protest over u. S. Support for israels assault on gaza. We will also get the latest on ceasefire talks that remain at an impasse days before the muslim holy month of ramadan begins. And we go to pakistan where Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister for a second time amid protests and accusations of election rigging. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. A Gaza Ceasefire before the start of ramadan and peers appears increasingly unlikely after talks ended in cairo without an agreement. Hamas says negotiations will con
Opening humanitarian passages were a ceasefire. Amy as he Biden Administration expresses concern for division civilian casualties in gaza, a new investigation finds the white house has flooded israel with more than 100 separate weapon sales, almost all without congressional approval. Well speak with former state Department Official josh paul who oversaw foreign arms sales and resigned in protest over u. S. Support for israels assault on gaza. We will also get the latest on ceasefire talks that remain at an impasse days before the muslim holy month of ramadan begins. And we go to pakistan where Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister for a second time amid protests and accusations of election rigging. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. A Gaza Ceasefire before the start of ramadan and peers appears increasingly unlikely after talks ended in cairo without an agreement. Hamas says negotiations will con