PASOK Criticizes Government’s Efforts to Exonerate Former Minister Karamanlis

In a detailed rebuttal, PASOK officials have responded to the government’s arguments regarding the pre-trial request for former Minister Adonis Georgiadis. According to PASOK, the current administration is attempting to ‘whitewash’ Karamanlis’s responsibilities in the Tempi train disaster. The party highlights inconsistencies in the government’s stance, pointing out that either Karamanlis had no authority or he ignored warnings about the railway network’s dangers. The document analysis shows multiple instances where Karamanlis and his deputies were informed about safety risks but failed to act. PASOK demands thorough investigations into all parties involved, including political figures protected by ministerial responsibility laws. They criticize New Democracy for creating confusion between the Regulatory Authority for Railways (RAS) and the oversight role of ministers and deputy ministers. Furthermore, they question why essential safety systems and interventions were not implemented during Karamanlis’s tenure despite documented warnings.