Aristos Doxiadis Resigns from Greek Government Amid Controversy

The resignation of Aristos Doxiadis, just 33 hours after his swearing-in as Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation, has sent shockwaves through the Greek political scene. The controversy arose due to allegations that Doxiadis was involved with a company owing millions to the public sector. These accusations surfaced shortly after his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, causing an uproar at the Maximos Mansion. Initially, Doxiadis dismissed the claims as fabricated news by trolls in a Facebook post. However, during communications with the Prime Minister’s office, he provided detailed explanations regarding his involvement and noted his acquittal in the criminal aspect of the case back in 2013. Despite this, Doxiadis decided to step down voluntarily to avoid becoming a political liability and to protect the government from further toxicity. In his resignation statement, he expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity and lamented the toxic nature of politics that often deters active citizens from contributing to collective progress. Sources indicate that the position will be filled within the coming days.