European Parliament to debate Rule of Law in Greece and Rail Safety in Europe
The Plenary of the European Parliament will hold two debates of particular relevance to Greece next week, focusing on the rule of law and railway safety in Europe. The discussions will take place on March 11 and March 12 during the parliamentary session in Strasbourg.
The agenda items were proposed by Greek Members of the European Parliament Giannis Maniatis of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats / Panhellenic Socialist Movement and Kostas Arvanitis of The Left in the European Parliament / Coalition of the Radical Left.
Debate on Rule of Law in Greece
On Wednesday, March 11, Members of the European Parliament will examine the functioning of the rule of law in Greece following a landmark judicial ruling related to the spyware scandal involving Predator spyware.
The ruling condemned four private individuals involved in the surveillance network and forwarded the case file to prosecutors for further investigation into potential criminal responsibilities of both the convicted individuals and other implicated parties.
Legal experts describe the development as a turning point in the long-running surveillance controversy, emphasizing that the judicial process is far from over. “Now it begins,” specialists reportedly commented, indicating that the investigation may expand further.
The debate is expected to address broader concerns about transparency, democratic oversight, and institutional accountability within Greece’s legal framework.
Rail Transport Safety Debate Three Years After Tempi Disaster
A second debate scheduled for Thursday, March 12 will focus on railway transport safety across Europe, three years after the deadly Tempi train crash in Greece.
The disaster, which shocked the country and raised serious concerns about railway infrastructure and operational safety, has remained a subject of scrutiny at the European level. The issue was repeatedly highlighted in the European Parliament through initiatives organized by the Left group, led by Vice President Kostas Arvanitis.
During the upcoming plenary session, lawmakers are expected to assess rail safety standards across the European Union and discuss regulatory improvements aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
The debate will also reference a separate railway accident in Spain, underscoring broader concerns about rail transport safety throughout Europe.
European legislators are likely to examine whether existing safety mechanisms and oversight systems within the EU are sufficient to prevent future incidents.
