Syriza Satisfied with the Motion of No Confidence: First Step Towards Change

In an effort to highlight all aspects of the Tempi affair, Syriza’s members moved against the government, simultaneously addressing other societal issues such as accuracy, energy, banks, and foreign policy. The motion of no confidence submitted yesterday was the result of intense negotiations between opposition parties. Notably, there were last-minute remarks from Zoi Konstantopoulou. Within Syriza, satisfaction is evident regarding how Nikos Androulakis handled the situation, appreciating his concise and comprehensive approach without any indication of compromise. Syriza argues that Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ attacks are purely for internal party politics, and the dilemma he tries to present—“Mitsotakis or chaos”—is no longer appealing. Socrates Famellos addressed this by stating: “The real dilemma is not ‘Mitsotakis or chaos’ but whether we will let him lead Greece into chaos.” During the censure process, the president of Syriza plans to reiterate their call for Mitsotakis to testify before the pre-investigative committee. Emphasizing the necessity of accountability, Famellos stated: “We have committed to calling both Mitsotakis and Gerapetritis to the pre-investigative committee.” Additionally, Syriza requested the removal of Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis due to discrepancies in his statements about the crime scene. This motion marks a significant first step towards alternative solutions amid challenges.