Androulakis Set for Frontal Confrontation with Mitsotakis in Pre-Trial Debate – How SYRIZA Reached the Decision to Abstain

Nikos Androulakis views today’s parliamentary debate as a major opportunity to re-enter the political game by displacing Zoe Konstantopoulou, focusing on the substance of the issue while criticizing the government’s actions. With the government seemingly eager to shed the heavy burden of cover-up allegations, Androulakis aims to position himself as the sole opposition leader capable of acting within institutional frameworks. Meanwhile, SYRIZA appears headed toward abstention after failing to submit its own proposal due to internal disagreements. The party plans to propose changing the voting method, arguing that the current process is unacceptable. Despite internal debates, SYRIZA has decided to abstain from the vote, denouncing what it sees as an attempt by New Democracy to cover up the Tempi scandal.