Strained Cooperation Between Justice Ministry and Police
May 21, 2026
The relationship between Justice Minister Kostas Fitiris and Police Chief Themistocles Arnaoutis is strained, with many public disagreements arising over the past five months. The issues include changes to police working hours and misunderstandings regarding updates. The situation worsened during a farmers' demonstration when government instructions were not followed. Additionally, problems have emerged due to the minister not being informed promptly about developments. The minister promised to re-evaluate their cooperation and seek solutions.