SYRIZA leader accuses government of ‘institutional coup’ over ADAE replacements
The newly-elected leader of the main opposition, Stefanos Kasselakis, accused the government on Thursday of attempting an “institutional coup” through its changes to the boards of the Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE) and of the National Council for Radio and Television (ESR).
On Wednesday, Parliament President Konstantinos Tassoulas called for a meeting of the body that approves appointments in independent authorities. Two members of ADAE, which is investigating the wiretapping scandal, are expected to be replaced and a third to be promoted to the position of vice president, according to sources.
“An institutional coup! Without any consultation or debate, the government is attempting to change the composition of the boards of the ADAE and ESR. The target: to cover up its serious responsibilities for the phone tapping issues and press freedoms,” Kasselakis posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
“I call on them to stop. I call on all the parties to protect democracy in Greece,” he added.
