Heated verbal altercation took place in the plenary hall of the Greek Parliament between the party leader “Pleusi Eleftherias” Zoe Konstantopoulou and the party’s parliamentary representative “New Democracy” Dimitris Kairidis.
The incident occurred when Zoe Konstantopoulou was on the podium of parliament and reprimanded D. Kairidis for talking to a colleague during her speech.
The dialogue developed as follows:
Z. Konstantopoulou: “Mr. Kairidis, if possible, speak more quietly.”
D. Kairidis: “Am I disturbing you?”
Z. Konstantopoulou: “Yes, you are disturbing me.”
D. Kairidis: “Well, we must, they will teach us morals…”
In response, Konstantopoulou accused Kairidis of doing “dirty work,” saying that he, as a parliamentary representative, attacked his own minister while serving as chairman of the relevant committee.
At this stage, D. Kairidis allowed himself a remark: “Leave us, my doll”which caused a sharp reaction in the hall.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Olga Gerovasili stated that the phrase would be removed from official records, but Zoe Konstantopoulou opposed it, emphasizing that such expressions should remain recorded.
The Minister of National Defense intervened in the conflict Nikos Dendiaswhich apologized on behalf of the governmentnoting that such wording was unacceptable.
D. Kairidis himself rejected the need for an apology, saying that he did not need “anyone’s protection” and denying accusations of participation in any “behind-the-scenes affairs.”
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