Greek Opposition Pushes No-Confidence Vote Over 2023 Train Disaster

The government faces criticism for alleged negligence and cover-up attempts as parliament debates responsibility for the crash that killed 57 people.

Four opposition parties, led by the Socialist PASOK party, have submitted a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government.
The motion follows mass protests on the second anniversary of the 2023 rail disaster, which killed 57 people and exposed safety failings in Greece's railway system.
The government, holding 156 of 300 parliamentary seats, is expected to survive the vote despite accusations of negligence and alleged efforts to conceal evidence.
Deputy Civil Protection Minister Christos Triantopoulos resigned on Tuesday as parliament launched an inquiry into his handling of the aftermath, including claims of evidence destruction at the crash site.
A judicial investigation into the crash continues, with over 40 individuals prosecuted, though a trial is not expected until late 2025.