Androulakis to discuss his surveillance file with ADAE chief Rammos following Council of State intervention

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is set to meet with Christos Rammos, the head of the Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE), to request information on his surveillance by the National Intelligence Service (EYP). This comes after the Council of State urged ADAE to lift the confidentiality of Androulakis' communications, sparking a significant political storm that has reached the highest levels of government. Attempts by government representatives and through leaks to frame the supreme court's decision as a vindication of the government have been met with scepticism, especially given the Council's citation of unconstitutional aspects of the so-called Tsiaras law.

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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