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Alekos Michailidis' Claims of Ignorance Regarding the 2017 Circular

July 15, 2025

The Takata airbag case is back in public discussion due to a 2017 circular from the Ministry of Transport, which denies responsibility for vehicle recalls. Former director Alekos Michailidis claims ignorance regarding the circular and denies any involvement. Despite his statements, the Investigative Committee appears to link the Ministry to the issuance of the circular. Michailidis maintains that the circular was never recorded in the Ministry's files.