Nikos Pappas Leaves Strasbourg Following Lawsuit
December 19, 2025
MEP Nikos Pappas left Strasbourg to avoid being detained after learning about a lawsuit filed against him. The revelation prompted him to make swift decisions, with support from SYRIZA and the head of LEFT. He chose to travel to Germany using a private vehicle before flying back to Athens. This incident unfolded during a busy political week at the European Parliament. It compelled Pappas to deal with the consequences through an urgent departure.