A parliamentary committee has concluded its investigation into former deputy minister to the Prime Minister Christos Triantopoulos, recommending criminal charges for breach of duty in connection with the government’s response to the 2023 Tempe train disaster.
The majority report, backed exclusively by the ruling New Democracy party, alleges Triantopoulos failed in his official duties between February 3 and March 6, 2023, during the state’s management of the aftermath of the crash, which killed 57 people, mostly students. The committee cited sufficient evidence to support prosecution under Article 259 of the Penal Code.
Opposition parties PASOK, Niki, Course of Freedom and the Spartans voted against the report, while SYRIZA, the Communist Party (KKE), Greek Solution, New Left and independent MP Athina Linou walked out, denouncing the process as politically motivated.
“The process was unconstitutional and aimed at shielding Triantopoulos,” said PASOK MP Milena Apostolaki. SYRIZA’s Giorgos Gavrilos called the investigation “a disgrace,” accusing the government of a cover-up to protect Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The criticism follows widespread public anger over the handling of the crash, including accusations of evidence tampering and failure to implement safety reforms. The report, along with dissenting opinions, has been submitted to Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis. A secret vote in the report is scheduled for Friday.