Greek Parliament Faces Turmoil Amidst Resignations and No-Confidence Motion

The Greek political landscape is experiencing significant upheaval as the New Democracy party faces internal pressure following two high-profile resignations. The resignation of Vasilis Papageorgiou, General Secretary for Political Protection, and Christos Triantopoulos, Deputy Minister, has sent shockwaves through the government. These moves come amidst a no-confidence motion proposed by PASOK, which requires signatures from at least 75 MPs. As of now, support includes members from SYRIZA, New Left, Freedom Rowing, and other independents. Despite these challenges, the cohesion of New Democracy appears intact. Meanwhile, parliamentary sessions have been marred by low attendance, highlighting further issues within the system. Discussions around office allocations in parliament continue, with Nikos Androulakis of PASOK refraining from using the official opposition leader’s office. Adding to the intrigue, Petros Pappas is set to announce his defection to PASOK today. Additionally, Turkish President Erdogan extended birthday wishes to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.