Parliamentary Inquiry on Wiretapping: Heated Debate Today

An intense discussion is expected in Parliament today, May 22, 2026, regarding PASOK’s proposal to establish a parliamentary inquiry committee on the surveillance cases. The issue has already caused significant tension, especially following the developments with the prosecutor’s decision to close the case.

New Democracy argues that the matter concerns national security and foreign policy. Therefore, as it emphasizes, the formation of the committee requires an absolute majority of 151 members of Parliament. On his part, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made it clear that he will not allow actions that undermine the work of the National Intelligence Service (EYP).

Leaks and high tensions

The discussion comes in a climate already charged by leaked conversations between PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis and the head of the National Intelligence Service, Themistocles Demiris.

These conversations took place during his testimony before the Institutions and Transparency Committee. The government and the parliamentary leadership have indicated a move towards seeking criminal liability for the leaks.

Nikos Androulakis, for his part, has spoken of corruption and a deep state. He also stressed that he will not remain silent in the face of what he described as the degradation of the rule of law.

The possibility of a no-confidence motion

According to reports, the opposition, primarily PASOK, is considering submitting a no-confidence motion against the government following today’s proceedings.

The outcome of the vote on the inquiry committee is expected to determine much about the course of events in the coming days.

The plenary session begins against the backdrop of the decision by the Supreme Court Prosecutor K. Tzavellas to keep the case archived, despite the previous recommendation by the court of first instance for further investigation, including espionage.