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Today’s “showdown” over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: The Amendment, the backstory, and the challenge of implementation
After 2 p.m. — Mitsotakis’ speech: He will address Parliament, calling on opposition parties — especially PASOK — to take responsibility. The government’s goal: Respect for a sacred monument
Amendment submitted for the Monument of the Unknown Soldier – The details of what it provides
The amendment is expected to be voted on tomorrow – The Ministry of Defense will be responsible for the maintenance, care & promotion of the Monument, while the Hellenic Police will be responsible for maintaining public order
Mitsotakis in Parliament on national issues: Diplomacy cannot be confused with revolutionary tactics (updated)
The Prime Minister urged “Self-restraint towards the pseudo-patriots” in Parliament – accused SYRIZA of hypocrisy – “During the four years you governed, why didn’t you recognize a Palestinian state?” – Took a jab at Androulakis – “Would you have grabbed Trump by the lapel?”
See Mitsotakis’ second speech in Parliament live (updated)
“Parliamentary democracy has rules, and those rules must be respected,” he emphasized, criticizing the overrun of speaking time
Mitsotakis briefs Parliament on Foreign Policy – What he will say about “active diplomacy”, the Palestinian Issue & Turkey
The debate among political leaders will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to emphasize that “Greece exercises its sovereign rights on the ground, not through slogans and shouting”
Dendias on Panos Routsis: “I cannot fathom how a father’s right to investigate his child’s death could be denied”
The Minister of National Defence, after making his statement, also responded to Socrates Famellos, who hastened to place blame on the government
Floridis–Haritsis clash over Gaza: “You hadn’t said a word about the denial of the Pontic genocide”
The president of New Left called the Prime Minister’s remark—that the term “genocide” for what is happening in Gaza is too heavy—“inconceivable.” The Justice Minister accused him of selective sensitivity
Public sector employees: Those who refuse evaluation for two consecutive years will be dismissed – Changes to the new disciplinary law
Abolition of collective disciplinary bodies and creation of a new Council with full-time judges – Permanent dismissal of employees and new administrative fines ranging from €3,000 to €100,000
