ND calls for expulsion of SYRIZA MEP Pappas for disrespecting police officer

A leaked private Instagram conversation involving SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas has stirred controversy. Following offensive remarks towards a police officer, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis urged SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis to expel Pappas from the party.

Marinakis emphasized that such behaviors are unacceptable in a democracy and suggested that a Member of the European Parliament should not insult law enforcement officers. Pappas responded, claiming the police officer had made insulting remarks towards him and his family.

Amid accusations from Pappas that the government is deflecting attention from the ongoing wildfires in Greece, tensions continue to escalate. The incident highlights the need for political leaders to address sensitive issues responsibly and prioritize pressing national concerns.