Greece's parliamentary speaker seeks criminal charges against a lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague, leading to a 15-day suspension.
Greece's parliamentary speaker plans to seek criminal charges against a lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague during a debate, leading to a 15-day suspension. The incident occurred outside the debate chamber and was witnessed by several colleagues. Speaker Constantine Tassoulas stated that parliamentary immunity applies to misdemeanors, but not felonies, and that he has instructed parliament's police department to escort the lawmaker to prosecuting authorities.
April 24, 2024
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