The government appears determined not to leave any accusation unanswered. Through a series of top ministers who have recently appeared on TV panels and radio shows, it is denouncing an effort to “destabilize” the country through conspiracy theories and political choices that resemble a swamp, pointing not only at PASOK and SYRIZA but also at Plefsi Eleftherias and Elliniki Lysi.

“What happened will go down as one of the darkest moments in parliamentary history. The Prime Minister’s response and those of the relevant ministers say it all. There must be a limit to vulgarity—our country needs it, and it is our duty to uphold it. We will respond to every indirect accusation. If they had the political courage, they wouldn’t resort to slander disguised as ‘questions,’” said government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis yesterday, targeting SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos and the “questions” he raised in the Parliament Plenary regarding the death of Vasilis Kalogiros.

Notably, the government believes that the intervention of Supreme Court Prosecutor Georgia Adilini, ordering the Larissa Prosecutor’s Office to take statements from the deceased’s mother and other close relatives following suspicions of foul play, will be beneficial to clarifying the case.

At Maximos Mansion, PASOK is also systematically categorized among the “mud-slingers,” despite efforts by Harilaou Trikoupi officials to distance themselves from recent controversial remarks. However, the government sees Nikos Androulakis’s decision to capitalize on the Tempi demonstrations as a deliberate strategy, portraying himself as an “anti-establishment” figure aligning with “public sentiment.”

Within this context, government officials also commented on Androulakis’s remarks on Mega TV about disconnecting the selection of Supreme Court leadership from government influence, pointing out that the PASOK leader conveniently forgot that his own party supported the 2024 law requiring Supreme Court plenary sessions to participate in the creation of a shortlist of candidates.

“Patience” for the Polls

At Maximos Mansion, there is little surprise regarding New Democracy’s “low flight” in recent polls, despite maintaining a strong lead over PASOK, which is also on a downward trajectory. The rise of smaller parties is also a concern for the government, as it signals the emergence of a “new anti-systemic wave.” Meanwhile, the government is preparing for large-scale rallies across the country next Friday, during which it plans to maintain a lower-profile approach.

In the following days, unless a motion of no confidence is tabled, the government will proceed with a discussion on the formation of a Pre-Investigative Committee (March 4), followed by a parliamentary debate (March 5).

Even in yesterday’s Metron Analysis poll (Mega TV), New Democracy appears to be at its European elections-level polling figures (28.8%), with nearly a double score over PASOK (14.6%)—and beyond that, a scene of extreme fragmentation. Elliniki Lysi registers over 10%, followed by KKE and Plefsi Eleftherias, which are nearly tied, while SYRIZA trails in sixth place.