Greek Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly 2023 Train Crash
Opposition parties and mass protests demand accountability for the tragedy that killed 57 people and exposed systemic safety failures.
- The Greek parliament will hold a no-confidence vote on Friday, initiated by opposition parties accusing the government of mishandling the aftermath of the 2023 train crash.
- The February 28, 2023 crash, Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, killed 57 people, primarily students, and was attributed to faulty equipment and human error.
- Critics allege government negligence, citing ignored warnings about railway safety and claims of evidence tampering, including debris removal and missing security footage.
- A parliamentary committee has been established to investigate former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos, who resigned this week, over allegations of obstructing the crash investigation.
- Mass protests and general strikes have mobilized hundreds of thousands of Greeks, reflecting widespread public distrust in the government and judiciary to ensure accountability.