Greek Minister Slams SYRIZA's Ethics Bill, Citing Undisclosed Properties

Greece: Pierrakakis Criticizes SYRIZA's Proposal on Politicians' Relatives' Businesses Athens, May 16, 2025 – A recent video by Ellada24gr has ignited a political firestorm, focusing on a proposed SYRIZA law aimed at limiting business dealings involving relatives of politicians. Digital Minister, Christos Dimas, is quoted in the video, arguing that SYRIZA's proposal is a hypocritical attempt to create a false sense of ethical advantage. He highlights the case of a minister who failed to declare 38 properties, totaling 18 million euros, as evidence of the existing ethical failings within the government. The video includes footage from a televised interview to support its claims. "SYRIZA wanted this provision for companies of relatives of politicians for a supposedly ethical advantage," Dimas stated in the interview. "We saw the ethical advantage with the Minister who forgot to declare 38 properties." The video underscores the ongoing debate about transparency and ethics in Greek politics. The controversy surrounding the undeclared properties adds a layer of complexity to the discussion, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing regulations and the need for stricter enforcement. The incident highlights the importance of robust transparency measures in government.