In a written statement, Mr. Kougialis states that “regarding the decision of the executive office of the European Party for the participation of party officials in the ballot papers of the Solidarity movement during the Parliamentary elections of May 2016, I wish to separate my position from the this decision ”.
"My three-year participation as Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment in the current Government, which (participation) was made possible with the consent of my party, does not allow me to support a emerging opposition group such as the Solidarity movement. ", In this case, my support for government policies is a given."
"Therefore, separating my position, from today I abstain from any party duties or party activities focusing on the performance of my ministerial duties", concludes Mr. Kougialis.
Source: Liberal