As Greece awaits answers in the Tempi train disaster, former deputy minister Christos Triantopoulos is set to testify before Parliament’s preliminary committee on Friday. With the majority pushing to conclude proceedings swiftly and the opposition decrying a rushed process, the outcome of this session could determine whether the case heads to a special court. The nation watches closely as the investigation balances political tensions and judicial scrutiny.
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The Greek Parliament has voted to launch a preliminary investigation into former Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, over possible offences related to the deadly Tempi train crash. The motion passed with 277 votes, prompting Triantopoulos to resign, stating that “politics is not a profession for me.” His resignation follows that of Civil Protection Secretary General Vassilis Papageorgiou. Opposition parties, including PASOK and SYRIZA, agreed on the scope of the inquiry, which also touches on broader governance issues such as inflation and the rule of law.
Greek opposition parties have intensified their criticism of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ahead of parliamentary debates on the Tempi train disaster. Following mass protests on the tragedy’s second anniversary, PASOK and SYRIZA accused Mitsotakis of evading responsibility, while Nea Aristera leader Alexis Charitsis called for his resignation. Mitsotakis urged trust in the judicial investigation as Parliament prepares to debate the issue on March 5.