Nikolas Papadopoulos: Candidates from Direct Democracy under investigation should not be excluded
March 19, 2026
Nikolas Papadopoulos submitted a letter to the Ministry of the Interior with information about candidates from the Direct Democracy party who have been investigated for criminal offenses. He stated that more than three candidates are involved in these inquiries but should not be excluded from running. He emphasized that the constitutional criteria for exclusion are not met. Papadopoulos also highlighted the need for political dialogue regarding these candidates. He pointed out that the selection of candidates should be examined, as they will make decisions on important societal issues.