A Greek court has made a groundbreaking ruling by stripping three lawmakers from the far-right Spartans party of their parliamentary seats due to electoral fraud. This has left the parliament functioning with only 297 members, a historic moment since military rule ended. The decision revealed that Ilias Kasidiaris, an imprisoned neo-Nazi with a violent background, was truly orchestrating the party despite Vasilis Stigkas being presented as the leader. This ruling is a clear message that far-right movements must operate within democratic norms, particularly regarding the leadership of parties with criminal ties.
A landmark court decision in Greece stripped neo-fascist lawmakers from their positions, marking a significant setback for the far-right Spartans party and its leadership.
Judges ruled that voters had been deceived in past elections due to hidden leadership by Ilias Kasidiaris, highlighting the importance of transparency in political representation.
The ruling emphasizes that the far-right must adhere to democratic norms, reinforcing legal barriers against parties led by convicted criminals, thereby influencing future electoral landscapes.
Anaethe Far-right Spartans party’s sudden rise in the political arena, getting 12 seats in June 2023, was seen as a direct endorsement from imprisoned leader, Kasidiaris.
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