Christos Rammos Denies Political Involvement Rumors
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Christos Rammos, former head of the Hellenic Authority for Communication and Competition (HACA), denied rumors of his involvement in politics.
- Rammos stated that unsubstantiated media outlets invented the story that he would lead Alexis Tsipras's new political movement.
- He reiterated his lack of interest in active politics, citing his current fulfilling occupations.
As a prominent figure in Greece, Christos Rammos has found himself the subject of political speculation, a common occurrence for individuals with a public profile.
Some unsubstantiated media outlets – online and offline – which, due to the May Day holiday, had no other news to impress, invented the “news” that I would be the head of the state ballot of the political movement that Alexis Tsipras is reportedly forming.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Rammos categorically denied reports suggesting he would head the state ballot for a new political movement allegedly being formed by Alexis Tsipras. He attributed these rumors to "unsubstantiated media outlets" that, lacking other news during a holiday period, resorted to fabricating stories.
Although such news is unworthy of refutation, I will do so, because I do not want my name to be entangled in such scenarios by people who clearly judge others by their own standards.
Rammos expressed his frustration, stating that while such news is beneath refutation, he felt compelled to address it to prevent his name from being further entangled in such scenarios. He emphasized that he has numerous other fulfilling pursuits and has never intended to engage in active politics, finding it entirely alien to him.
As I have said countless times, I have plenty of other occupations in my life that give me complete satisfaction and I have never had, nor do I now have, any intention of getting involved in active politics in any way. It is something that does not concern me and is completely alien to me.
He concluded by hoping that this definitive denial would put an end to the circulation of these "ridiculous news items" by those who have previously spread similar falsehoods, despite being debunked. This incident highlights the often-speculative nature of political reporting in Greece, where unsubstantiated rumors can gain traction.
Thus, I hope once and for all to stop the reproduction of this ridiculous “news” by those who have said it countless times in the past, and while they have been refuted, they keep repeating it.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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