Aristos Doxiadis, recently sworn in as Deputy Minister of Development for Research and Innovation, has resigned from his post, a decision accepted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The announcement came just days after his appointment, with a replacement expected to be named soon.
In a statement, Doxiadis cited an “immoral war” waged by the opposition as the reason for his abrupt exit. “The baseless attacks from the very first day of my swearing-in thrust me into the harsh reality of politics,” he said. Addressing accusations tied to the ‘Apollon’ firm case, he emphasised his acquittal by a criminal court in 2013, which cleared him of all related charges. “Since then, under successive governments, I have faced no further accusations—so this is much ado about nothing,” he added.
Doxiadis explained that his resignation was driven by a desire to avoid prolonged disputes and protect both the government and his former post from what he called a “witch hunt.” “I do not want to waste my life in such conflicts,” he stated, citing personal peace and the public good as motivating factors.
Expressing gratitude to Mitsotakis for the “honorary proposal” to serve in a role critical to Greece’s future, Doxiadis lamented that “political toxicity” had stifled his ability to contribute. His departure underscores the challenges active citizens face in navigating Greece’s polarised political landscape.