Government Faces Challenges Amid Triantopoulos Vote and EODASAM Controversy

The Greek government is preparing for a crucial parliamentary session on Friday, where the findings of the Pre-Investigative Committee will be discussed, followed by a vote to refer Christos Triantopoulos to the Judicial Council. The atmosphere is tense due to the controversial report by the independent authority EODASAM, which investigated the causes of the wildfire tragedy. President of EODASAM, Christos Papadimitriou, has faced significant backlash, even within government circles, with some questioning his competence and others calling for his resignation. Meanwhile, focus is also on Kostas Lakafosis, as there are demands to clarify whether EODASAM accepted or was influenced by technical advisors’ assessments. The government maintains that all accusations of cover-ups are baseless and insists that no malice or manipulation of the independent organization’s work occurred. They acknowledge the scientific validity of EODASAM’s findings is under scrutiny but emphasize it did not reach definitive conclusions about the fire’s cause, instead offering possibilities based on simulations and methodologies adopted by technical advisors. The government reiterates its stance that only independent Justice can deliver fair judgment and reaffirms its commitment to transparency in investigating the Tempiazo tragedy, accusing the opposition of exploiting the tragedy for political gain.