As expected, the requests by PASOK and SYRIZA-New Left to refer former ministers Spilios Livanos and Fotini Arabatzis to a preliminary investigation committee to investigate their potential involvement in the OPEKEPE case, as outlined in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office’s indictment.
However, the “no” votes that emerged from the ballot box (note: the vote was secret) numbered only 152, even though New Democracy has 156 MPs, a fact that raises questions about the stance of the other four. This is because they could have voted by mail if they were absent with a valid excuse.
Detailed results of the vote:
For Spilios Livanos:
Based on the PASOK proposal: 127 “yes,” 152 “no,” one abstention.
Based on the SYRIZA-NEAR proposal: 128 “yes,” 152 “no,” five invalid votes, one blank.
For Fotini Arabatzis:
PASOK proposal: 129 “yes,” 152 “no,” two abstentions
SYRIZA-NEAR proposal: 130 “yes,” 152 “no,” one invalid vote, one blank vote.