The Greek Parliament voted 157-136 to reject a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, proposed by four opposition parties. The intense debate, which spanned over 42 hours with 172 MPs speaking, focused heavily on the government’s response to the tragic Tempe railway disaster. PM Mitsotakis defended his administration’s actions, denying allegations of evidence tampering and highlighting the continuation of rescue operations post-accident.
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Tensions run high in the Greek Parliament as political leaders prepare for a decisive roll-call vote on the no-confidence motion. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis accused the government of lacking empathy, while Justice Minister George Florides fired back, claiming PASOK now follows SYRIZA’s disruptive tactics. Meanwhile, Dora Bakoyannis clashed with opposition MPs, criticizing their stance as prejudged and unethical. With fierce debates and strong reactions on all sides, the outcome of tonight’s vote could have significant political repercussions.
Greek political leaders are set to debate the tragic Tempi train accident in Parliament today, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis opening the session. The debate follows a request from SYRIZA and KKE, and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is expected to introduce a motion of censure against the government based on recent findings from the National Organization for Investigating Air and Rail Accidents. The motion requires 50 MP signatures, with PASOK currently holding 32. The debate will culminate in a vote, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Greece.
In a controversial podcast appearance, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou and the Tate brothers criticized the European Union, with Panayiotou controversially referring to Ukraine’s occupied territories as “Russian,” sparking a heated debate on political and territorial issues.
The Victorian government plans to strengthen anti-vilification laws following the cancellation of Myer’s annual Christmas Windows event due to a planned pro-Palestine protest. Premier Jacinta Allan emphasized the need to counter division and hate, proposing legislation to enhance social cohesion and empower police in protest management. The move has sparked political debate, with opposition leaders criticizing the government’s response and calling for a return to stricter move-on laws