In a climate of intense political controversy takes place today in the House The debate and vote on the referral of former Transport Minister Costas Ah. Karamanlis, at the Judicial Council on the Tempe accident. Special meeting begins at 9am and will be completed in the evening by secret ballot.
Parties take battle positions in view of the discussion on the finding of the pre -trial committee, which proposes the referral of Kostas Karamanlis for breach of duty to a degree of misdemeanor.
In spite of the expected vote in favor of the proposal by the New Democracy, Opposition leaders are preparing to denounce unconstitutional approaches, accusing the government of covering up and trying to reflect the former minister.
As in pre -trial, PASOK, SYRIZA, Greek Solution, New Left and KKE are expected to leave the process in protest, after first placed on the finding.
What does the ND find out
New Democracy proposes Criminal prosecution against Kostas Karamanlis For the misdemeanor of the breach of duty, on the grounds that as a Minister of Transport he did not secure the necessary funding for the maintenance, repair, upgrading and staffing of the rail network. He has declared innocent and requested his referral to the Judicial Council.
Tonight’s vote
The vote will be carried out with a ballot box, as opposed with the fourteen who had been set up in June to set up pre -trial. At that time, ND’s proposal for Karamanlis had received 154 “yes”. It is noted that the former minister does not participate in the vote that concerns him, while he may not attend the meeting at all.
The referral proposal is approved by 151 positive votes.
The next steps
After the vote, the case goes to justice. Through public draw in plenary The Judicial Council will be formed, which will examine the ratification of the charges and decide to exercise or not prosecution against the former minister.