SYRIZA MEP who assaulted journalist removed from Party’s European Parliament Group
Greece
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:52 GMT
The Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) announced that Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has been removed from the party’s European Parliament group following an incident in which he assaulted a journalist.
The Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) announced that Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has been removed from the party’s European Parliament group following an incident in which he assaulted a journalist.
In a statement released by SYRIZA, it was said:
“SYRIZA President Sokratis Famellos has removed SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas from the party’s parliamentary group due to his unacceptable behavior.”
The statement also noted that a disciplinary investigation has been launched with a view to expelling Pappas from the party entirely.
In remarks reflected in the media, Pappas confirmed the allegations that he assaulted a journalist in Strasbourg and expressed regret over his actions.
