Mantzios to Lazaridis: You have covered for your ministers and are giving us lessons on transparency and integrity
Dimitris Mantzios, the parliamentary representative of PASOK, criticized Lazaris for hiding government issues and emphasized the accountability of the New Democracy government.
In a recent accusation, Dimitris Mantzios, the parliamentary representative of PASOK-KIN.AL, questioned the authority of the current government led by New Democracy. During his remarks, he asked rhetorically who has been governing the country for the past seven years and suggested that PASOK has taken over without the public's knowledge. This highlights his concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability from the ruling party, especially regarding investigations into public sector activities.
Mantzios pointedly shifted the blame for any public sector scrutiny onto the New Democracy government, asserting that it has been their responsibility over the past seven years. He stated that they cannot draw comparisons between ongoing investigations and previous PN scandals, arguing that the government must be held accountable for its own actions and inactions. This marks a clear indication of the ongoing political tension in Greece, as the opposition party seeks to challenge the current government's integrity.
In his remarks, Mantzios also accused Laziridis of violating the principle of presumption of innocence publicly. He criticized the sensationalism characterizing the accusations leveled against individuals, which he claimed undermined legal principles while trying to create a narrative of guilt. This confrontation illustrates the struggles within Greek politics, where the opposition is attempting to reclaim its space by highlighting the perceived failings of the ruling administration and calling for a more accountable governance model.