Ioannis Kaimakamis has resigned from his position as Vice President of OPEKEPE, the Greek agency responsible for managing and auditing EU agricultural subsidies.
Kaimakamis submitted his resignation on October 16, 2025, and it was accepted the following day by Minister of Rural Development Konstantinos Tsiaras. The decision was officially published today, October 27, on Diavgeia, Greece’s government transparency platform.
Official Statement
The official notice highlighted Kaimakamis’ qualifications, noting that he is a graduate of the Department of Agriculture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. It confirmed his resignation from the Temporary Vice President role of OPEKEPE’s Board of Directors, effective immediately upon publication.
The resignation comes amid heightened scrutiny of the agency, which has been in the news following allegations of illegal subsidy distribution and related arrests of several high-ranking officials.
Context
OPEKEPE, formally known as the Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid, plays a central role in the management of European agricultural funding in Greece. The agency has recently faced public attention due to an ongoing investigation into subsidy irregularities, including the imprisonment of its chief and other top figures.
Kaimakamis’ departure underscores continued leadership changes at the agency during this turbulent period.
