A total of 288 MPs participated in the roll-call vote (with nine absent). The “yes” votes ranged from 285 to 287 across the 13 cases. At least 10 of the 13 MPs concerned voted in favor of lifting not only their own immunity but also that of their colleagues.

The decision was adopted by the plenary session without notable dissent along party lines.

Voting Results by MP:

• K. Papakosta: 287 in favor, 1 against
• K. Karamanlis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• I. Kefalogiannis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• N. Mitarakis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• K. Tsiaras: 285 in favor, 2 against
• K. Skrekas: 286 in favor, 2 against
• D. Vartzopoulos: 286 in favor, 2 against
• M. Senetakis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• L. Vasileiadis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• Ch. Boukoros: 286 in favor, 2 against
• Th. Leontaridis: 286 in favor, 2 against
• Char. Athanasiou: 285 in favor, 2 against, 1 present
• T. Chatzivasileiou: 286 in favor, 2 against

According to reports, in most cases the two “no” votes came from Katerina Papakosta and independent MP Kostas Floros.

During the debate, all MPs involved urged Parliament to vote in favor of lifting their immunity, stating they want the opportunity to prove their innocence before ordinary courts. They argued that the findings of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office are weak.

“Nowhere in the case file is there any recorded conversation involving me or my associates. That’s how strong the evidence is,” said Kostas Karamanlis.

Kostas Tsiaras noted that the role of an MP is not passive but involves intervening on behalf of citizens in need, explaining that his own involvement concerned a lawful request by a livestock farmer, which at worst could have resulted in a €190 fine.

“The MP is the first advocate of the citizen and seeks solutions to problems—always legally. We cannot live in a bubble. Unfortunately, politicians are presumed guilty rather than innocent. I trust the justice system and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office,” said Notis Mitarakis.

Giannis Kefalogiannis denied any wrongdoing, stating that no conversation of his exists in the file, only those of a former associate. “Did anyone urge another to act illegally? No. Was there any damage to the organization? No,” he said.

Dimitris Vartzopoulos questioned whether in any other EU country elected officials are referred for prosecution for alleged moral complicity with the sole benefit being electoral support. Maximos Senetakis also called to be investigated like any ordinary citizen.

Lakis Vasileiadis, Tasos Chatzivasileiou, and Christos Boukoros expressed confidence that they had committed no illegal acts, while Charalambos Athanasiou accused members of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office of abuse of power.