The government has ruled out launching a parliamentary investigation into two former officials, saying there is no evidence to support the claims, while also outlining new initiatives on fire prevention, technology and tourism support
A European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged irregular agricultural subsidies in Greece is expanding, with a new parliamentary file reportedly examining political interference, senior officials, and potential misuse of EU funds between 2021 and 2022.
Mitsotakis and his closest advisors struck a more conciliatory tone after weeks of internal turmoil within New Democracy. The shift came after five ruling-party MPs signed an open letter, the latest and most visible sign yet of the party's deepening rift.
In a rare public rebuke, five New Democracy lawmakers warn the PM in a letter published by TA NEA that Greece's governing model has concentrated too much power in too few hands and is failing citizens as a result.
A fresh case file reportedly implicates a former senior minister and several ruling party MPs in the ongling agricultural subsidy scandal, adding new pressure on the Greek government
Europe's top prosecutor defended EPPO's OPEKEPE investigation, pushed back on accusations of political bias, and called for more resources. She also expressed optimism and underlined she has seen a real shift in Greek attitudes toward corruption.
The parliamentary process concluded Wednesday with the lifting of immunity for all 13 New Democracy (ND) MPs named in two case files forwarded by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in connection with the OPEКEPE scandal
The New Democracy MP was visibly emotional at the podium of the Greek Parliament, while speaking about his alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE case
Greece reaffirms support for the EPPO as Kovesi and Floridis discuss the OPEKEPE case, prosecutor term renewals, and measures to accelerate pending investigations
The European Chief Prosecutor’s visit coincides with a parliamentary vote and ongoing scrutiny over subsidy cases, as she prepares to address mounting criticism at a major economic forum
Lawmakers will decide today on lifting immunity for 13 ruling party MPs linked to a subsidy case, following a unanimous recommendation by the parliamentary ethics committee.
Dozens of ruling party MPs may break ranks in a crucial vote tied to an EU probe into the OPEKEPE scandal, exposing internal tensions and intensifying political pressure on the government.
Lawmakers face a tense decision over lifting MPs’ immunity in the OPEKEPE probe, exposing divisions within the ruling party and raising the stakes in Parliament
Greece's health minister called the European Public Prosecutor's Office a institution that could be abolished by a parliamentary vote, prompting an immediate and blunt response from the country's union of judges and prosecutors.
A high-stakes debate on rule of law unfolds as scandals, wiretapping probes, and political tensions mount—pitting Prime Minister Mitsotakis against opposition calls for elections
This country is today faced with a chain of burdens. From the Predator wiretapping scandal to agricultural subsidies, the ruling party now carries the weight of multiple stains
Eleven lawmakers from Greece’s ruling party have requested the lifting of their parliamentary immunity in connection with an OPEKEPE-related investigation, submitting written explanations as proceedings move through parliament
Lawmakers from the governing party express concern over Mitsotakis’ constitutional reform plans and handling of the EPPO probe into the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies scandal, as tensions rise within the ruling party ahead of its congress.
Facing the deepest political crisis of his tenure, Greece's prime minister addressed the nation, defending his lawmakers, demanding prosecutorial speed, and calling for sweeping constitutional reform.
No other country is to blame if Greek society and the Greek political system tolerate the actions of opportunists and the patronage networks that serve them.