The motion of no confidence against the government was submitted by PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis. It is signed by a total of 85 MPs from PASOK, SYRIZA, Nea Aristera, Plefsi Eleftherias, as well as 9 independent MPs. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis immediately spoke.

As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated in his address, the debate on the motion of no confidence will begin today at 7:00 PM. “I hope you are not unprepared, gentlemen of the opposition—you have been working on this motion for quite some time,” he remarked.

Political Maneuvering Unfolds as No-Confidence Motion is Tabled

The Greek Parliament braces for a high-stakes political showdown as PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis officially submits a no-confidence motion against the government, backed by 85 MPs from PASOK, SYRIZA, Nea Aristera, Plefsi Eleftherias, and nine independent MPs.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis immediately took the floor, dismissing the motion as an “alliance of willing nihilists” and calling for an urgent debate to begin at 7:00 PM. With evident irony, he remarked, “I trust you’re not unprepared, gentlemen of the opposition—you’ve been working on this motion for quite some time.”

Androulakis, in his statement, framed the motion as a response to the government’s “monumental incompetence” in handling the Tempi railway disaster, accusing Mitsotakis’ administration of arrogance, corruption, and detachment from societal needs.

In a counterattack, Mitsotakis ridiculed the opposition’s coordination, calling the timing of the motion “a parliamentary paradox” that denied him the opportunity for a second response. He further took aim at Androulakis personally, questioning PASOK’s alignment with parties like SYRIZA and Plefsi Eleftherias. “Are you now the tail of Konstantopoulou, Famellos, and Haritsis? Is this a prelude to future collaborations?” he asked pointedly.

Dismissing the motion as a political stunt lacking substance, Mitsotakis asserted that the government welcomes the debate as an opportunity to highlight its achievements and outline its vision for 2027. He predicted that the motion would ultimately backfire, reaffirming the ruling party’s unity when the vote concludes at midnight on Friday.

With tensions rising and political stakes high, the debate is set to be a crucial test of both government resilience and opposition strategy.