Greek PM Mitsotakis Defends Justice System Amid Tempi Train Crash Investigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the judiciary and democracy in response to ongoing debates over the 2023 Tempi train collision investigation. In an interview with Kathimerini, he stressed that experts had found no evidence of flammable cargo on the freight train, dismissing claims of a cover-up—pending final police verification of video evidence, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Mitsotakis criticized attempts to implicate incoming Greek President Constantine Tassoulas in political narratives surrounding the tragedy, warning that undermining institutions could lead to social instability. He also accused the opposition of "blind protest" and lacking concrete policy positions.

The prime minister vowed to modernize Greece’s railway system within two years and, regarding relations with Turkiye, emphasized a dual approach of diplomacy and defense strengthening to ensure national security.