Tsoukalas: Floridis, with a studied air, made ironic remarks about 'enlightened ones,' but was caught unprepared – Trapped in his own lie

The political sparring in Greece continues, with PASOK-KINAL spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas launching a sharp critique against Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis concerning the ongoing wiretapping scandal. As reported by Ta Nea, Tsoukalas accused Floridis of adopting an air of superiority while making ironic remarks about 'enlightened ones' ('fosteres'), only to be caught unprepared and trapped in his own falsehoods. The crux of Tsoukalas' argument lies in the discrepancy of figures: Floridis claimed 11 common targets for EYP and Predator spyware, while Tsoukalas asserts that evidence points to 27. This factual dispute is central to the political battle, as it questions the government's transparency and accuracy. Furthermore, Tsoukalas dismantled Floridis' defense that the government had no need for Predator spyware because EYP could conduct surveillance. The PASOK-KINAL spokesperson highlighted a critical technical distinction: EYP surveillance is limited to conventional calls, whereas Predator spyware grants access to all encrypted communications, camera, microphone, and photos on a mobile device. This technical detail, Tsoukalas argues, exposes the Minister's lack of understanding and his attempt to mislead the public. The situation is further complicated by reports that the head of the Supreme Court prosecutor's office, Mr. Demiris, has not found the applications for EYP wiretap approvals, raising questions about the legality of past surveillance. Tsoukalas concludes by lamenting that the Justice Minister is acting as an 'instrument of misinformation,' a grave accusation in any political context, especially in Greece where trust in institutions is paramount.

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Mr. Floridis, with a studied air, made ironic remarks about 'enlightened ones,' but was caught unprepared.