Parliament - Androulakis to Mitsotakis: Resignation is the Only Way Forward, Let's Go to Elections

From the floor of the Hellenic Parliament, PASOK President Nikos Androulakis delivered a scathing indictment of the current government, directly challenging Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and demanding his resignation. Androulakis framed the debate on the rule of law as an opportunity to expose what he termed the government's "corrupt and clientelistic practices" that have allegedly plagued Greece for seven years, leading to an "unprecedented institutional and value crisis."

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Η αντίστροφη μέτρηση της ασυδοσίας και της ατιμωρησίας έχει ξεκινήσει

Androulakis’s critique extended to specific scandals, including the OPAPEC case, which he labeled a "scandal with a blue hue" due to the alleged involvement of New Democracy party members. He also raised serious concerns about the government’s alleged misuse of public funds, citing substantial spending on consultants and a high rate of direct contract awards. Furthermore, he accused the government of undermining parliamentary authority and the independence of institutions, suggesting that those who resisted were sidelined or silenced.

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μιας κυβέρνησης που υποσχέθηκε ότι θα κόψει τον ομφάλιο λώρο με όσα οδήγησαν την Ελλάδα στα όρια της χρεοκοπίας και έκανε ακριβώς το αντίθετο

The PASOK leader’s address also touched upon the sensitive issue of surveillance, referencing his own experience with Predator spyware and alleging that armed forces, judges, and journalists have been monitored. He declared that the "countdown for impunity has begun," signaling PASOK's intent to hold the government accountable. This strong opposition stance reflects a deep political divide in Greece, with PASOK positioning itself as the primary challenger to the ruling New Democracy party, emphasizing a need for a return to democratic principles and ethical governance.

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Η διαφθορά, η ατιμωρησία, η αδιαφάνεια και η χειραγώγηση των θεσμών έχουν γίνει καθημερινότητα