Human Rights Committee Meeting on Protest Legislation
October 6, 2025
The meeting of the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament began with tensions regarding protests and the new legislation governing them. MP Giorgos Koukumas stated that the implementation of the law does not facilitate protests, prompting reactions from other MPs and the Justice Minister. There was a debate concerning the incidents that occurred during the previous demonstration. MP Alexandra Attalidou emphasized the need to protect citizens' right to protest. Ultimately, the Committee will invite the OSCE to review the specific legislation.