The controversy has also ignited tensions between SYRIZA and PASOK, despite both being opposition parties, over the latter’s support for the contentious 2021 surveillance law. This internal opposition conflict unfolds against the backdrop of broader institutional concerns over surveillance practices, all under the watchful eye of the upcoming European elections.
Nikos Androulakis, in a recent speech, underscored the supreme court’s decision as a pivotal moment in exposing illicit surveillance activities, directly challenging Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to confront the truth. Androulakis emphasised his commitment to seeking transparency and accountability, contrasting his approach with the alleged attempts to involve him in secretive compromises.
The SYRIZA secretary, in comments to OPEN TV, labelled the CoE’s decision as a significant rebuke to the Mitsotakis administration, condemning the surveillance legislation as unconstitutional. The reminder that PASOK had supported the law alongside New Democracy in 2021, while SYRIZA opposed it, adds a layer of political complexity, especially given reports that government ministers and military officials were also under surveillance.
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