U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle is causing a stir in Athens as well. Greece’s opposition is demanding clarification following alleged threats against a Greek minister.

Opposition parties in Greece are calling on the government in Athens to clarify allegations that US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle threatened Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou during a dispute over energy policy and relations with Washington.

The information was initially published by The Wall Street Journal and later confirmed by sources cited by Financial Times. According to the reports, the incident allegedly took place in March, at a dinner held in Athens. Guilfoyle allegedly referred to the anticipated collapse of the Romanian government and said: “We can do this to any country we want” and “We can do this here too.” Papastavrou allegedly replied that the United States cannot replace a government elected by the people.

The Greek government denies that any threat was made. Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said that such a situation would never have been tolerated. The ambassador’s lawyer disputes the description of the conversation, while her representatives declined to comment.

The opposition is nevertheless calling for a clear official position. PASOK, SYRIZA, and the left-wing ELAS party have requested urgent explanations, citing Greece’s sovereignty and the need for mutual respect in diplomatic relations. The US State Department reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Romania without directly commenting on the allegations.