Stavros Papastavrou, Greece's Minister of Energy and Environment, has publicly criticized SYRIZA President Sokrates Famelos, labeling him as inaccurate and opportunistic during a discussion in parliament about the Energy Agreement between Greece and Chevron. Papastavrou's remarks were fueled by Famelos's accusations regarding the government's stance on hydrocarbons, which he deemed hypocritical coming from SYRIZA.

In his rebuttal, Papastavrou referenced the timeline of events from 2017, when the original tender was announced, through to 2019, when SYRIZA negotiated and signed the contract that was later put to a vote. He emphasized that members of SYRIZA, despite being part of the initial negotiations, refused to vote for the very contract they had helped create. This refusal, Papastavrou argued, exemplifies opportunism in politics, particularly given that the current ruling party, New Democracy, is the one that supports the considerations they had previously negotiated.

Papastavrou's comments highlight ongoing tensions in Greece's political landscape regarding energy policy and the role of hydrocarbons in the country's economic strategy. The exchange reflects a broader discourse on accountability and consistency in political positions, especially as the country faces important energy decisions amid growing international energy demands and local economic considerations.