Disagreements in Parliament over the Auditor General's Authority
January 22, 2026
Zacharias Koulias accused the Auditor General, Andreas Papakostas, of overstepping his authority during a discussion in the Audit Committee. MP Irini Charalambidou countered that the Auditor's job is crucial and should not be influenced by political pressures. Koulias emphasized that MPs must respect the law and procedures. The confrontation escalated with mutual accusations and warnings. In the end, Papakostas defended his work, stating that the Audit Service will continue to fulfill its duties.