Greece's Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Over 2023 Train Crash

The motion, sparked by opposition claims of mishandling the investigation, was defeated in parliament amid public discontent.

Greece's conservative government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, survived a no-confidence vote over the handling of a deadly train crash that occurred on February 28, 2023, killing 57 people.
The no-confidence motion was initiated by four left-wing opposition parties citing hindrances in the investigation into the rail disaster and accusing the government of attempting to hide the truth.
Despite opposition calls for a snap election, the motion was defeated with a 159-141 vote in parliament after a heated three-day debate.
Public opinion polls indicate a majority believe the government has not fully addressed its responsibilities regarding the crash, which highlighted systemic issues in Greece's rail network.
The motion's defeat comes amidst a rare collaboration between Greece’s center-left and left-wing parties ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.