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Konstantinopoulos hands back his parliamentary seat to PASOK after expulsion: “I won’t join any party, I’m returning to my normal life”
Odysseas Konstantinopoulos is ready to take the next step, returning his parliamentary seat to PASOK after being expelled by Nikos Androulakis
Odysseas Konstantinopoulos resigns as MP after his expulsion, returns the seat to PASOK
He informed Nikos Androulakis via SMS just a few hours after his expulsion – “Throughout my term, I had my own positions and opinions,” he states – See his full message
Mitsotakis will govern until 2027 without changes in the government: Why he clearly ruled out scenarios of early elections and a cabinet reshuffle
The Prime Minister reminds his interlocutors that even in 2023 his insistence on completing the full four-year term was questioned, yet he proceeded normally with his plan, while continuing to emphasize the need for political stability during a turbulent period
The background of the expulsion of Odysseas Konstantinopoulos from PASOK’s parliamentary group – Androulakis’ motive and the high-risk move
New turmoil in PASOK just before the party congress – Concern among senior members - What Androulakis feared and why he expelled the MP from Arcadia
Real Polls: New Democracy at a 9-month high with a 16.3-point lead over PASOK, which would gain 5.8 points if it changed leader
The survey confirms the dominance of New Democracy (Greece) due to the government’s actions, such as the deployment of frigates to Cyprus amid the geopolitical crisis
Fierce clash in Parliament: Stavros Papastavrou accuses PASOK of petty politics, Nikos Androulakis responds with “Zappeia” reference
“PASOK once again failed to rise to the occasion on this national issue,” said the Energy Minister – “The party that spent three years tearing up the memoranda is asking us to show responsibility,” replied the PASOK leader
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: I categorically reject any discussion of early elections due to a recovery in opinion polls
“My aim is to complete the full electoral cycle,” the prime minister tells iefimerida, also saying “no” to a cabinet reshuffle – “We also have other support measures in mind.” If the conflict continues with effects on the flow of oil and natural gas, there will also be consequences for both the European and the Greek economy
Dendias from Sofia: Greek Patriot systems and F-16s cover Bulgarian airspace due to threats from the war in Iran
The issue of defense innovation and the SAFE regulation was also discussed during the meeting, with Mr. Dendias noting that it requires reform in view of SAFE II
Greece–Chevron hydrocarbon contracts in Parliament – PASOK votes against exploration south of Crete
The bill is being discussed in Parliament using the procedure followed for ratifying contracts. Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou said: “Our country has been transformed into a central gateway for American liquefied natural gas, and now we aim to become a producer of natural gas”
