Wiretapping Scandal: Why Didn't the State Target the 'Private Individuals'?

Concerns are rising regarding the absence of the Greek State from the wiretapping trial, despite the fact that it concerned ministers, judges, and the leadership of the armed forces.

According to the article, the government rhetoric treats the scandal as a 'private matter,' leaving unanswered questions regarding the protection of the public interest.

Questions are raised as to why the ministers who were targeted by the surveillance did not file lawsuits, as monitoring a minister's phone constitutes a threat to the public interest. The statement by the Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, is characteristic, as he seemed indifferent to the attempted interception of his conversations.

The absence of the state in the trial suggests either indifference to the public interest and national security, or unwillingness to investigate the case due to possible government responsibility.

The article concludes that the handling of the wiretapping case is far from the concept of responsible governance with regard to the public interest.