Responsible opposition in the age of Covid-19

Former health minister Andreas Xanthos was known for his moderation and spirit of cooperation during the four years that he served in the SYRIZA government, and these traits are apparent in his stance in the opposition today.

His attitude is the right one. It's useful to the country as it copes with the Covid-19 crisis, and could also benefit his party in the future. Yet, Xanthos has recently come under fire from within SYRIZA's ranks for not being more critical of the center-right government's coronavirus spokesman and expert Sotiris Tsiodras.

In comments on Monday, Xanthos said that Tsiodras was an "excellent choice" by the government for leading the effort to battle the epidemic and coordinate the country's scientific capabilities. He also agreed with the recommendations of the scientific committee of experts and noted that political oversight and criticism needs...

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