Aristos Doxiadis: The Inside Story of the Deputy Minister’s Resignation

Just 24 hours after being sworn in as Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation, Aristos Doxiadis has resigned. According to government sources, this decision was made personally by Mr. Doxiadis, who wished to avoid creating problems for the government amidst a toxic political climate. The controversy began on Saturday (16/03/2025) when SYRIZA raised questions about his past involvement with the company ‘Apollo,’ which had been penalized twice by the Competition Commission for anti-competitive practices. In response, Doxiadis clarified that he had been exonerated by a criminal court in 2013. He stated that his resignation aims to protect both himself and the government from what he described as a ‘witch hunt.’ Over the weekend, Doxiadis posted on Facebook criticizing trolls and misinformation campaigns against him. Despite expectations of a rebuttal to SYRIZA’s spokesperson George Karameros, who called for his removal, Doxiadis opted instead to step down. His resignation statement highlighted unethical attacks from opposition forces and reiterated his legal clearance. Ultimately, he decided to prioritize personal peace and shield the government from further scrutiny.