The main appeal of the Greek opposition was rejected
In the 300-seat parliament, 299 deputies voted. The censorship question was rejected by a vote of 156 to 143.
During meetings held in parliament before the vote, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras claimed that Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis was responsible for the wiretapping.
Accusing Mitsotakis of avoiding answering questions on the subject for months, Tsipras said: “Today, there is evidence from the official institution of the state that the constitution mandates the protection of the secrecy of communications.” saying.
Tsipras recalled the allegations that members of the Greek Armed Forces were intercepted and asked if these wiretaps had anything to do with the weapons programs.
“WE WILL INVESTIGATE ALL DECISIONS ONE ONE”
Stating that the government has signed up around 15 billion euros for armament programs in 3.5 years, Tsipras said in his speech: “There won’t even be one euro runaway in Greek taxpayers’ money. We will investigate all money flow decisions one by one.” he made statements.
Mitsotakis, in his speech in parliament, stated that he assumed the political responsibility that fell on him and dismissed those responsible.
Referring to the importance of the Greek Intelligence Organization (EYP) for national security, Mitsotakis stated that the new legal regulation introduced by the government for the operation of the EYP balances personal rights and security.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Alexis Tsipras, leader of Greece’s main opposition Radical Left Alliance (SYRIZA) party, moved a no-confidence motion in parliament, blaming the prime minister and government for the scandal in his speech on Wednesday.
The country’s wiretapping scandal came to light in April 2022, after the “predatory” spyware program was detected on the mobile phone of Greek journalist Thanasis Kukakis.
In Greek media news, it was claimed that the phones of many top politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and businessmen, including former Prime Minister Andonis Samaras, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, Chief of General Staff Konstandinos Floros, were tapped. . (AA)