Eine Große Koalition zwischen ND und Syriza galt aus politischen Gründen als ausgeschlossen. Die beiden Parteien liegen thematisch und ideologisch zu weit auseinander.
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EU Commission calls for investigation of phone tapping scandal
Hipper said it is the responsibility of each member state to investigate such matters, adding that “the Commission expects national authorities to thoroughly investigate any such allegation in order to restore public confidence.”
Greek president calls for investigation of phone tapping scandal
The government has said it will back a request by the opposition for a parliamentary investigating committee on the issue.
The European Commission is also monitoring the case. Cypriot MEP George Georgiou, vice-chair of the EU’s PEGA committee investigating malware surveillance software, has also sent a letter to the committee proposing a mission to Greece to investigate the allegations.
Israel, Greece sign cooperation agreement on cyber security
(17.06.2020)
It was signed in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Israel.
The agreement includes conducting joint projects for enhancing national cyber platforms and cooperating on workforce training initiatives.
It also includes increasing cyber resilience by sharing government cyber security know-how, best practices, legal and regulatory frameworks, methodologies and strategic insights.
Athener Abhörskandal: Premier weist Schuld von sich
„Das, was passiert ist, mag gesetzmäßig gewesen sein, aber es war falsch. Ich wusste davon nichts, und offensichtlich hätte ich so etwas auch nie genehmigt“, sagte der Regierungschef heute in einer Ansprache, die vom griechischen Rundfunk ERT übertragen wurde.
PM says espionage a mistake, pledges EYP overhaul
“Although everything was done lawfully, the National Intelligence Service (EYP) underestimated the political dimension of that particular action. It was formally legitimate, but politically unacceptable. It should not have happened [and it] undermined citizens’ confidence in national intelligence,” Mitsotakis said.
Greek PM apologizes to opposition party leader over surveillance, report says
The conservative premier is expected to make a public address over the case on Monday, the semi-state Athens News Agency reported on Saturday.
Androulakis, who was elected PASOK leader in December 2021, said on Friday evening that he had learned EYP listened to his conversations in late 2021. He did not disclose the source of the information.
PM speaks with Netanyahu about regional developments
Mitsotakis noted Greece’s will to further strengthen and broaden bilateral relations, on which he has cooperated with Netanyahu in the past.
Saudi crown prince to visit Greece to sign energy, telecoms deals
The ministry said the pair were due to sign bilateral deals, without giving details. A Greek diplomatic source said the deals were in the fields of energy, military cooperation, and an undersea data cable, among others.
Greece and Saudi Arabia agreed in May on the main terms to set up a joint venture to lay the data cable that will link Europe with Asia.