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Irene Charalambidou: “They are to blame… What are you selling us? Let Lakkotrypis tell us what he was answering”

Published January 9, 2026, 08:17
Irene Charalambidou: “They are to blame… What are you selling us? Let Lakkotrypis tell us what he was answering”

Irene Charalambidou criticized the initial statements of the government spokesman regarding the release of the video, characterizing them as insufficient. The MP argues that the responsibility for the recordings and revelations lies with individuals involved in corruption, not with external factors such as the “Turkish finger” or the “Russian finger.” Furthermore, she questioned the explanation for what happened with the funding, asking former Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis to explain what he was answering during the recorded conversations. She also expressed her surprise at the fact that Mr. Lakkotrypis went to TAE (police headquarters) instead of being investigated by TAE. Ms. Charalambidou referred to the Social Support Fund managed by the First Lady, arguing that it was known what was happening there. Finally, she wondered about the role of the Auditor General in the case.