Editorial: The trap of fatigue

The government is trying to free itself from the unavoidable fissures that governing brings with it.

After five-and-a-half months in power the government has some problem areas which if they continue and are not controlled may shake the relationship of trust that the PM from the start tried to create with citizens.

The announcement of the country's hospital directors nationwide hurt the principle of excellence which the PM had touted and fiercely defended.

Later we saw the problems of policing in Koukaki and elsewhere becoming fodder for those disputing the government and becoming a political issue and not just the subject of more political skirmishes.

These events skewed the declared policy which citizens support against lawlessness. If various forms of police violence continue and are not checked, they will delegitimise the entire effort.

The continuation of the usual policy of handouts because of its shortcomings, offered the usual populists an opportunity to criticise the government.

This was greatly exploited by the opposition which due to its own impasses is trying to find a raison d'etre and establish its presence.

The opposition's policy is to seep into the fissures that government policy creates in society.

By exaggerating the government's faults it tries to deflect its own responsibilities. It is trying to rebuild its ties with Greek society so that with time it can overcome the defeat of the 7 July elections.

The government is in danger of falling victim to its own advantage and the possible arrogance of certain members and supporters.

It is in danger of falling into the trap of fatigue which can change all balances over time.

Under the weight of such dangers the government...

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