A harsh attack on the prime minister and the government majority fired by Nikos Androulakis, After the incidental debate in Parliament on the OPECEPE case.
At the center of the political storm found Ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis, With PASOK’s chairman publicly committing that his party will come back on a proposal to set up a pre -trial committee so that the two ministers can account for justice.
“We have witnessed an unprecedented approach and circumvention of the Constitution,” Nikos Androulakis said after the end of the meeting, accusing the New Democracy of abstaining from the process with the aim of not having the required quorum and blocking the pre -trial.
“We do not recognize the result. PASOK will come back and the responsibilities, As described by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, they will lead those involved before the righteousness, “he noted.
‘Day of Shame’ and a picture of political disintegration
In Harilaou Trikoupi they speak of ‘Day of shame for the Hellenic Republic“, With PASOK appearing as the only party that” lifted the burden of conflict “with the government.
The tones have been particularly high in Parliament in the last two days, with parliamentary tensions culminating in yesterday’s meeting.
Sources of the party commented that “the burden of concealment falls on the backs of MPs, executives and voters of the New Democracy”, and they did not hide their conviction that there would be political developments and possible leaks if the proposal returns under conditions of complete parliamentary presence.
The Constitution in the spotlight – PASOK insists
From the PASOK side it is emphasized that the procedure was unconstitutional, as Article 86 (3) requires the presence of 151 Members as opposed to the general provision of Article 67. “The specific provision prevails. So the vote did not produce legal results and the pre -trial proposal remains open, ”the party officials said.
New Fire Androulakis: “ND covers criminal organizations”
The presence of Nikos Androulakis in Parliament was also frontal, where he accused the ND of systematically undermining justice and institutions. “The ‘blue’ criminal organization described in the case file worked under government protection. Only treated the performers, But never the political patrons, “he said.
“Stop mocking citizens, preventing justice, playing with the Constitution. We will not let you turn the House into your chip, “he said to Kyriakos Mitsotakis. And he complained that ND applied ‘tricks’ to avoid the process, While PASOK was what officially demanded the postponement of the vote.
Ministers under pressure and… letter votes
Messrs. Voridis and Avgenakis defended themselves, rejecting any criminal involvement. But in the opposition they believe that avoiding the open process is due to the fear of differences from ND MPs – which is why the letter was preferred.
Her manager Proposal of Proposal Christos Kaklamanis, He responded with a sharp post to the Borides claims, arguing that his decision to distribute pasture in 2019 was illegal. “The ministerial signature was not decorative – without it the decision would have no legal effect,” he said.
As he pointed out, the findings of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the content of the case file is revealing, implying that PASOK is not going to retreat and that the issue will return to the political agenda next time.