PASOK criticizes Georgiadis over 'camera glasses,' calls them 'moving bug'
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PASOK criticized Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis for wearing "camera glasses," calling them a "moving bug."
- The party accused the government of presenting a new model of surveillance after previous "bug" revelations.
- PASOK questioned the credibility of the minister's actions and criticized the government's perceived arrogance and lack of consequences for such behavior.
The Greek political party PASOK has strongly criticized Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis over his alleged use of "camera glasses," labeling them a "moving bug." This statement follows Georgiadis's own admission regarding the use of such eyewear.
New model, the moving bug.
PASOK asserted that following earlier revelations about surveillance devices, the government led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis is now introducing a "new model," the "moving bug." The party expressed doubt about the minister's claim that he intentionally wore "bug glasses," questioning the plausibility of such an action.
The party's announcement highlighted that in any other serious government, a high-ranking minister would not be accepted circulating with "camera glasses," recording conversations, violating personal data, and then admitting to it without facing repercussions. PASOK accused the Mitsotakis government of "brazenness, immoderation, and arrogance."
In no other serious government would it be acceptable for a top minister to circulate with 'camera glasses,' recording interlocutors, violating personal data, and admitting it without consequences.
PASOK further criticized the government, stating that it appears normal for a minister to slander political opponents, insult National Health System employees, and exert pressure on European justice. The party concluded that while Mitsotakis may choose his party's image and political aesthetic, such conduct is unacceptable for representatives of the Greek government.
Brazenness, immoderation, and arrogance.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.