Today’s Battle Over the Motion of No Confidence: Blue Party Demands Karamanlis’ Head on a Platter

Without leaks within New Democracy, today’s vote on the motion of no confidence against the government, proposed by PASOK, is expected to take place. The 156 MPs from the ruling party are set to vote against it, ensuring its failure. Adding to this will be the vote of independent MP Haris Katxivarda, who hails from the Spartiates. He views the motion as untimely political fireworks from the opposition, exploiting the national tragedy for partisan gain. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will conclude the three-day debate tonight, followed by the open vote. Sources suggest he may announce some measures. His previous announcement about public employee evaluations during parliamentary discussions—a topic tied to the Constitutional Review—has sparked criticism even within his own party. Many believe immediate actions addressing safety and justice are needed instead of long-term plans. There are calls within the party to suspend train services on the Athens-Thessaloniki line until they can be declared 100% safe. The disappearance of Kostas Karamanlis from public view has been noted, with insiders suggesting that if Mitsotakis had persuaded him not to run in the 2023 elections, much corruption could have been avoided. Blue party MPs, facing electoral backlash over the Tempi disaster, demand accountability for Karamanlis and Triantopoulos. Some ministers were trapped inside Parliament due to protests, sparking discussions about reshuffles. While many cabinet changes are rumored, only Mitsotakis knows the final decisions. Former PM Antonis Samaras is set to speak on the no-confidence motion but is likely to abstain from voting.