Minister of Justice, Yiorgos Floridis, addressed the investigation into the murder of Yiorgos Lygeridis and discussed the presence of far-right forces in the country. He emphasised the need to eradicate partisan violence and criminal organisations, stating that justice would be pursued rigorously with a well-documented evidence. Floridis praised the Hellenic Police for their thorough investigation and stressed the importance of evidence-based judicial proceedings rather than witch hunts.

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In response to recent events, the Prime Minister convened a ministerial meeting to address concerns about ineffective measures. This led to a plan involving relevant ministers focusing on stadium security enhancements. Yiorgos Floridis emphasised that governmental decisions should not be challenged, drawing from his sports background. He condemned the violence in parliament as emblematic of extreme right-wing ideology, labelling them as promoters of hate. Floridis criticised those who exploit religion for political gain, quoting Archbishop Hieronymus on the essence of Christianity. He denounced Velopoulos’ threats before Easter, calling him a hypocrite and highlighting the political irresponsibility of inciting violence.