In a controversial move likely to intensify political tensions in Greece, the ruling New Democracy (ND) party has formally requested the creation of a parliamentary committee to conduct a preliminary investigation into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis. The investigation, focused on a potential misdemeanor offense of breach of duty, centers on Karamanlis' actions-or inactions-during his tenure leading up to the Tempi train disaster, a national tragedy that claimed 57 lives. Although the proposal may appear self-critical-given that Karamanlis is a member of the governing party-it has been widely interpreted as an attempt to preempt a more serious inquiry. Documents submitted by Transport Ministry officials to the appellate investigator cite underfunding, understaffing, and systemic neglect of the railway system during Karamanlis' time in office. Yet ND's proposed probe pointedly avoids the more severe felony charge of...