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Political Pressure Builds on Mitsotakis as Greek Government Blocks New Wiretapping Probe
The proposal, submitted by opposition party PASOK, sought the creation of a parliamentary inquiry committee to examine new developments in the surveillance scandal.
Ex-Minister Challenges Prosecutors Over Handling of Greek Spy Probe
He argued that if Tzavellas had already stepped aside from the case voluntarily, there would no longer be grounds to examine the recusal request.
Former Greek Minister Targeted by Predator Urges Supreme Court to Reopen Spyware Probe
“At issue is not only a lack of objectivity, but direct personal involvement,” Spirtzis argued in his filing.
Athens Bar Association Calls for Resignation of Supreme Court Prosecutor Over Wiretapping Case
The Bar Association warned that public trust in the justice system is at risk, suggesting that the decision effectively shields potential wrongdoing from scrutiny.
Greece’s Former President Warns of Rule-of-Law Erosion Amid Wiretapping Scandal
Pavlopoulos criticized both the government and elements of the judiciary, following a decision by prosecutors not to reopen the case.
Greece’s Wiretapping Controversy Deepens After Supreme Court Prosecutor Rejects Reopening of Spyware Case
The decision triggered an immediate political backlash, with opposition parties alleging a cover-up and warning of a deepening crisis in the rule of law.
Predator Wiretapping Case: Appeal Trial Set for December 11
The case centers on allegations of illegal phone surveillance that have raised serious concerns about privacy and the rule of law in Greece
Political Clash in Greece Over Delayed Parliamentary Debate on Rule of Law and Wiretapping Scandal
PASOK officials accused the government of trying to evade parliamentary oversight, arguing that the debate should take place within the timeframe set by parliamentary procedure.
Greek Government Under Renewed Pressure Over Wiretapping Affair
Responding to questions about Dilian’s remarks, Marinakis said there was no issue of the government being blackmailed, arguing that such interpretations were being made by third parties and did not reflect reality. He insisted that the government could not be blackmailed and that the claims being circulated were political interpretations rather than factual developments.
Poll Shows Strong Demand in Greece to Reopen Wiretapping Scandal
According to Metron Analysis' survey, 81% of respondents believe the wiretapping case should be revisited
European Parliament to Debate Rule of Law in Greece Following Predator Court Ruling
The European Parliament may hold a vote on a resolution outlining its position on the state of the rule of law in Greece.
Why Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal Still Haunts the Government After Court Ruling
Government spokesperson sought to downplay the political implications of the wiretapping ruling.
Karamanlis and Venizelos Challenge Mitsotakis Over Handling of Surveillance Scandal
Kostas Karamanlis and Evangelos Venizelos issued unusually direct warnings about the state of the rule of law.
Parliament Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Coaching of Witness in Wiretapping Probe
The issue was first brought forward last week by Alexis Haritsis, who raised it with the Speaker of Parliament and requested that the Committee on Institutions and Transparency be convened to hear from Trimpalis directly