Skip to Content
AP National Business

Jailed leader of Greek far-right party faces election ban

KTVZ
By
Published 2:56 am

By DEREK GATOPOULOS
Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government is seeking to ban a far-right political party led by a jailed former lawmaker from participating in a general election later this year. The 42-year-old Ilias Kasidiaris founded the Greek National Party two years ago. He is serving a sentence of 13 years and six months in prison for membership in a criminal organization as a former leading member of Golden Dawn. The political party had neo-Nazi origins and was linked to multiple violent street attacks. Lawmakers are due to vote on an amendment Tuesday before the general election expected in April. It was published by Parliament on Friday.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Business

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content