Deputy of the Greece Parliament Iwless Kasidiarisconvicted of the leadership of the political party “Golden Dawn” recognized criminal organizationwill continue to serve his sentence in prison Housekeeper.
His new petition for liberation is rejected by judges Tricky Council for Criminal Cases of Lamia. The Council rejected the request for release Kasidiaris by most votes (2-1), despite the fact that The prosecutor’s office She spoke for his conditional liberation.
The circumstances of the decision
According to local media, the decision was made with a two -vote against one, despite the positive recommendation of the prosecutor. Lawyers of the Egyptian fishermen participating in the process in the case “Golden Dawn”opposed the liberation, considering it unfair.
Prosecutor supported the liberation, given that Kasidiaris had departed the due date and was justified recently Monomial Court of Appeal of Athens in the case “Spartans”Where he was accused of moral complicity of deceit of voters.
Decision on other members of the organization
It is worth noting that a few days ago the same Council of the plenary court of Lamia decided to release two other members “Golden Dawn” – Christ Pappas And Iliasa Panagotarosalso contained in Housekeeper. He sets the conditions: a ban on traveling abroad and a mandatory appearance once a month at the local police department.
Why is Iuru Kasidiaris dangerous for new democracy?
Iwless Kasidiarisformer high -ranking member of the Ultra Party “Golden Dawn” in Greece, poses a potential threat to the party “New Democracy” (Νέα δημοκρατία), ruling conservative power, for several reasons associated with its political activity, ideology and current position. Despite the imprisonment Housekeeperits influence and reputation are quite high and potentially can create problems for Kiriakos Mitsikitisis.
Potential threats
- Ideological competition: Kasidiaris and “Golden Dawn” Promote nationalist and xenophobic views, intersecting with populist topics “New Democracy” To attract voters, especially in the conditions of the migration crisis. However, radical rhetoric and the history of violence can scare away the centrists.
- Political activity from prison: Despite the isolation, Casidiaris preserves influence through supporters. His criticism of the government for “conspiracy against democracy” can mobilize radical voters who “New Democracy” Strives to attract.
- Symbol of resistance: The court’s refusal to release, despite the recommendation of the prosecutor, strengthens the image of Casidiaris as a victim of the persecution. This can attract sympathy of dissatisfied with politics “New Democracy”especially against the background of the liberation of Pappas and Panagotaros.
- Political landscape destabilization: Kasidiaris’s return to politics after a possible liberation can strengthen the fragmentation of the right spectrum. “New Democracy” The risk of losing voices if the ultra -right forces create a new platform.
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