Kasidiaris sparks reaction after attending farmers’ protests while on prison leave
Ilias Kasidiaris, a former lawmaker of the far-right Golden Dawn party who is currently serving a prison sentence, has drawn strong reactions after visiting farmers’ protests while on temporary prison leave.
Kasidiaris attended the demonstrations on Tuesday under a leave permit granted during his incarceration. His appearance at a public protest while his prison sentence remains in force generated widespread attention in the media and public debate.
During the visit, Kasidiaris met with farmers and discussed issues affecting the agricultural sector. The prison-authorized appearance sparked intense discussion on social media, with some expressing support for him, while others strongly criticized the participation of an imprisoned individual in public demonstrations.
Authorities stressed that prison leave permits are granted in accordance with existing legislation and under specific security criteria, emphasizing that the visit complied with the current legal framework.
