This follows the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee vote on June 24, which passed the draft report with wide support despite Bulgarian objections. The initial text included direct references to “Macedonian language and identity” and dismissed amendments suggesting “modern” as a qualifier.
The legislation introduces stricter regulations governing the sale, provision, and distribution of tobacco and alcohol to individuals under the age of 18, and establishes a unified enforcement mechanism to prevent underage access.
Merkel, who played a pivotal role from 2011 when Greece entered its first bailout program until her retirement in 2021, shared critical moments and decisions in a packed hall at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
According to sources, the dossier contains explosive evidence, including witness testimonies, intercepted conversations, and official decisions that detail the involvement of Voridis and Avgenakis
In response to a pointed question from Zoi Konstantopoulou, leader of the opposition party Plefsi Eleftherias, Gerapetritis emphasised that Greece is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the region.
The vote was carried out by secret ballot, with 154 lawmakers upholding the proposal submitted by governing New Democracy – which has 155 seats in the House.
