Only 10 MPs Reviewed Karamanlis’ Dossier: Blue Party Prepares Question on University Police

For so long, there were complaints about the lack of Karamanlis’ dossier in Parliament. Now that it has arrived, interest is below zero. Out of 300 MPs, only eight attended on Wednesday and two on Thursday to the special room equipped with ten computers set up by Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis to facilitate their work. They glanced at the dossier and left. Despite the seriousness of the matter, some parties have already decided to charge Kostas Karamanlis for misconduct and New Democracy (ND) for negligence without thoroughly reviewing the dossier, which contains 59,000 files and approximately 70,000 pages. Meanwhile, the Parliament pays guards around the clock to assist and monitor MPs who visit, but they end up guarding empty chairs. Yesterday, Christos Spiridis appeared at Parliament requesting a copy of the dossier, which will be prepared today after an estimated six hours due to its size. While Karamanlis obtained the dossier immediately, Spiridis aims to pressure him further through parliamentary speeches. The initiative for university police failed despite hiring and training 600 officers. Opposition from students and faculty led to protests and occupations, causing the program’s abandonment before full implementation. Turnstiles and cameras were never installed, leaving universities open. Government officials blame university administrations for the failure. Amid growing unrest, including recent incidents at the Law School, ND members are preparing questions regarding the abandoned university police plan. Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis met with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople, discussing internal matters affecting the Patriarchate and its relations with Turkey. A significant topic was the reopening of the Halki Theological School, closed since 1971 due to Turkish legislation banning private universities. Restoration works costing €25 million, funded by Martin’s grant, are underway, aiming to provide 80 rooms for student accommodation. Talks between Greece and Turkey continue, with potential announcements on the school’s reopening during Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ meeting with Erdogan in late May or early June.