Why PASOK Will Submit a Pre-Investigation Request Alone for Karamanlis and Spirtzis if Necessary

PASOK will submit the pre-investigation request alone if evidence emerges regarding Kostas Karamanlis and Christos Spirtzis following the indictment filed in Parliament. Party members do not wish to appear as if they are collaborating again with Zoe Konstantopoulou or even SYRIZA, as Nicos Androulakis’ team believes they fulfilled their alliance with these two parties when they submitted the motion of no confidence against the government. They believe that PASOK’s declining popularity is directly tied to its more aggressive stance on Tempi during the previous period. Thus, they consider this moment ideal to prove their commitment to an independent course. Consequently, the proposal for pre-investigation, if it arises, will bear only the signatures of the 30 PASOK MPs. Meanwhile, as part of PASOK’s political opposition against the government, official opposition figures are calling on the responsible Minister of Transport to review the documented proposals submitted concerning the railways. According to Charilaou Trikoupis’ team, “this forms the basis of a comprehensive strategic plan to make trains safe again,” noting that their proposal rests on four pillars. Recently, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis mentioned that completing the government’s railway plan would take time, highlighting the first phase: a reliable and safe Athens-Thessaloniki line by 2027. However, they add that it seems he underestimated the communication skills of new Deputy Minister Kyranakis, who claims within two months to achieve what predecessors couldn’t in six years of ND governance. The party awaits the full presentation of the draft law through consultation processes before its submission to parliamentary bodies for detailed evaluation. Until then, PASOK-KINAL urges the government and responsible minister to examine their documented proposals aimed at enhancing rail reliability and sustainability, guided by scientific knowledge, transparency, meritocracy, quality, certification across all areas, courage, speed, and dynamic reflection. This forms the foundation of a complete strategic plan to make trains safe again. There is satisfaction within Charilaou Trikoupis over the conference works held last Sunday, noting the large turnout from across Greece indicates the reactivation of the party mechanism. Despite recent tensions, the atmosphere was particularly positive, offering an opportunity to document differing opinions within the party. Even notable absences were not overly criticized, such as Odysseas Constantinopoulos due to professional obligations, Manolis Christodoulakis attending a baptism, and Paulos Christidis leaving early for a wedding.