Afroditi Latrinopoulou on 'Illegal Immigration,' Woke Agenda, and Tempi

Afroditi Latrinopoulou, a Member of the European Parliament and leader of the 'Voice of Reason' party, recently featured on the program 'Face 2 Face,' engaging in a robust discussion on a range of critical issues facing Greece and Europe. The interview, hosted by Katerina Panagopoulos, delved into sensitive topics such as immigration, Latrinopoulou's past remarks concerning Gyaros and Makronisos, and her strong opposition to the 'woke agenda.'

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What are they going to say, let them say whatever they want? I hear all these things for free, what matters is who says it and not what someone says. So let them say whatever they want. What matters is that I always speak the truths with sincerity.

Latrinopoulou did not shy away from controversy, addressing her critics who have labeled her the 'Giorgia Meloni of Lidl.' She asserted her commitment to speaking her truth with sincerity, regardless of who disagrees. Her remarks on the Tempi train disaster also drew attention, as she advocated for a memorial at Syntagma Square to ensure the tragedy is never forgotten, while also condemning the desecration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Palestinian flags.

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For everything there is a way. I have expressed my opinion and I have asked for a monument to be erected in Syntagma so that this unspeakable tragedy, this crime, this accident that happened in Tempi is never forgotten.

The interview also touched upon the conflict involving Hamas, with Latrinopoulou criticizing those who she believes support the organization, questioning their understanding of the initial Hamas attack. Her firm stance on these issues, characterized by sharp questions and direct answers, is expected to generate significant political reactions within Greece. From a Greek perspective, Latrinopoulou's directness and willingness to engage with contentious topics reflect a segment of the electorate seeking strong, unapologetic voices in the political arena, often contrasting with what might be perceived as more moderate or cautious approaches in Western European politics.

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As for the monument of the Unknown Soldier, it is the most sacred monument in the country and of course for flags of Palestine to be placed there, for it to be desecrated and all these things we have seen happening by various groups, these are condemned by me.