Intense Verbal Clash Between Georgiadis and Konstantopoulou Over Polakis’ Pants in Parliament

A fierce argument erupted earlier today (April 30, 2025) between Adonis Georgiadis and Zoi Konstantopoulou inside the Hellenic Parliament chamber. The dispute was sparked by Health Minister Georgiadis’ comments about the attire of politician Pavlos Polakis, specifically regarding his choice of pants. Konstantopoulou criticized Georgiadis for what she perceived as provocative remarks. The heated exchange escalated when Georgiadis referenced statements made during election campaigns involving Freedom Row leader Eleftheria Dalla, who was removed from the party’s candidate list. ‘What business do you have challenging others on who wears pants or who is more manly? And don’t forget that skirts carry dignity too,’ Konstantopoulou said. She further accused Georgiadis of attacking one of her colleagues and defended her stance against him. In response, Georgiadis pointed out that he only mentioned the phrase ‘if you wear pants.’ He challenged Konstantopoulou to verify his words through official records or demand an apology otherwise. The debate intensified as Georgiadis questioned Konstantopoulou’s commitment to women’s issues, citing the removal of four elected female candidates in favor of male allies like Mpimpilas. Konstantopoulou countered by accusing Georgiadis of being dismissive towards victims of historical events such as the Polytechnic uprising and the Holocaust, emphasizing her dedication to parliamentary work over political breaks.