Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet, appointing new ministers in response to the public's discontent following the 2023 Tempi railway disaster that killed 57. The tragedy led to mass protests, with many believing the government attempted a cover-up. Popular figures, such as Kyriakos Pierrakakis as finance minister and Christos Dimas as transport minister, are among the appointments aimed at restoring public confidence. Amid declining approval ratings, over half of Greeks are calling for early elections, and the focus remains on accountability for those responsible for the disaster.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet, promoting younger officials in response to public outrage over the deadly Tempi railway disaster and declining approval ratings.
The appointment of new finance and transport ministers signals Mitsotakis' attempt to regain public trust following widespread protests related to the national rail tragedy.
A recent poll shows over 50% of Greeks desire early elections, reflecting anger over governance accountability in the wake of the Tempi rail disaster.
Mitsotakis maintains the need for governmental accountability as public sentiment emphasizes the importance of justice, particularly concerning the officials involved in the rail tragedy.
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