The Ethics Committee of the Greek Parliament has proposed the lifting of immunity for New Democracy MP Dimitris Markopoulos, following a lawsuit lodged by the president of the 'Democracy Movement', Stefanos Kasselakis. The lawsuit accuses Markopoulos of alleged defamation and insults related to remarks he made during a television interview in July 2025, where he made derogatory statements about Kasselakis. This proposal will be reviewed by the plenary and could lead to significant implications for Markopoulos's political career and the dynamics of the New Democracy party.

Markopoulos has submitted a six-page memorandum reiterating his claims against Kasselakis and expressing his desire for his immunity to be lifted. In his memorandum, he argues that there is a clear political agenda aimed at suppressing his critique of Kasselakis and suggests that Kasselakis’s party is promoting anti-political sentiment. Markopoulos's willingness to face the legal challenge head-on reflects his commitment to his stance and raises questions about the motivations behind the lawsuit, which he portrays as politically motivated.

This situation highlights the tensions in Greek politics, particularly between the New Democracy party and emerging opposition groups like the Democracy Movement led by Kasselakis. The outcome of this case may not only affect Markopoulos's political standing but could also have wider implications for how politicians engage in public discourse and the boundaries of political expression in Greece.