Lawmakers vote to halt funds to far-right Spartans

The Parliament has approved an amendment to suspend state funding for the far-right Spartiates (Spartans) party, citing concerns over potential criminal affiliations. The legislation, introduced by the Interior Ministry, mirrors previous measures that halted funding to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

The urgency in passing this amendment before the Christmas recess is linked to a pending disbursement of approximately €450,000 in state funds to political parties, a portion of which was designated for the Spartiates.

The amendment allows Parliament to suspend funding for parties linked to individuals convicted under specific criminal provisions, pending judicial review.

Eleven members of the Spartiates party face accusations of deceiving voters and supporting a convicted criminal organization. Prosecutors allege the MPs collaborated with Ilias Kasidiaris, an...