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Greek Wiretapping Scandal: Erosion of Trust
A major wiretapping scandal in Greece leads to political tension and questions about the government's handling of the investigation and the erosion of public trust.
Greek
Greece
PoliticsJusticeHuman Rights ViolationsCybersecurityGreeceScandalTrust
PasokSupreme Court Of GreeceNational Intelligence Service (Eyp)Greek Parliament
Achilles ZisisMilena ApostolakiDimitris SotiropoulosFrancis Fukuyama
- How did the Supreme Court classify the wiretapping scandal?
- The Supreme Court classified the wiretapping scandal, involving the surveillance of political leaders, military officials, and journalists, as a misdemeanor, a decision that sparked further outrage.
- How does Francis Fukuyama's view on trust relate to the situation?
- Francis Fukuyama's assertion on trust as fundamental to Western democracies highlights the severe implications of the scandal, potentially leading to societal damage if not addressed.
- What was PASOK's reaction to the transfer of the wiretapping case?
- The PASOK party strongly reacted to the transfer of the wiretapping case from the investigating judges to the Supreme Court prosecutor, Achilles Zisis, viewing it as an attempt to cover up the scandal.
- Why is the opposition resisting the replacement of the Citizen's Advocate?
- The opposition's refusal to approve the replacement of the Citizen's Advocate stems from distrust in the government's handling of the wiretapping case and concerns about potential interference in investigations.
- What are the broader implications of the lack of transparency in the wiretapping investigation?
- The lack of transparency and accountability in the wiretapping investigation has eroded public trust in the government and the judicial system, raising concerns about the rule of law.