In a recent parliamentary address, Greek MP M. Lazaridis criticized fellow politician Z. Konstantopoulou, the leader of the Plefsi Eleftherias party, in connection with serious allegations regarding her treatment of employees. Lazaridis emphasized that the protection of labor rights is a fundamental principle that should be upheld without ideological exceptions. He insisted that such protections should apply universally, highlighting hypocrisy in Konstantopoulou's public statements about respecting working conditions and the dignity of labor.

Lazaridis pointed to a stark contradiction between Konstantopoulou's professed values concerning decent work and fairness, and the complaints claiming she imposes harsh working hours and exerts excessive control over her employees. He described the environment under Konstantopoulou's leadership as psychologically burdensome, questioning her integrity as a leader who champions labor rights while reportedly failing to uphold them in her own party.

The remarks included a direct inquiry to current Plefsi Eleftherias MP, Tzortzia Kefala, about her stance on the allegations, noting that the individual making the complaints is a relative of hers. Lazaridis's statements not only address the specific situation within Konstantopoulou's party but also raise broader questions about political accountability and the responsibilities of leaders toward their employees, underlining the critical importance of consistent and genuine advocacy for labor rights in politics.