Konstantopoulou’s Speech at Parliament: Attack on Chrysochoidis and Georgantas – ‘You’ll Be Hit With Tomatoes’

In an intense speech during the debate on the motion of no confidence against the government, President of the Party of Freedom, Zoe Konstantopoulou, launched a fierce attack. She targeted Public Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis over the incidents at the February 28th gathering, accusing him of being absent from Parliament. Her criticism also extended to George Georgantas, warning citizens might confront him with tomatoes. Konstantopoulou criticized Chrysochoidis for not addressing police violence against peacefully protesting citizens. She referenced Watergate, comparing it to current surveillance scandals. Furthermore, she highlighted the mistreatment of photographer Manolis Tsafos during the event, where he was injured and denied medical assistance by police forces. Addressing Georgantas, who presided over the session, she urged restraint and warned that citizens would respond harshly. The exchange intensified as Georgantas questioned her about inciting illegal actions, leading to references of past student protests. Additionally, she criticized Dimitris Kairidis and implicated the Larissa police chief, brother of ND MP Agapi Charakopoulou, in overseeing the Tempi checkpoint operation.