Former minister Lefteris Avgenakis denied wrongdoing before Parliament’s OPEKEPE inquiry, as the government seeks to restore credibility in Greece’s farm subsidy agency and regain EU trust

Government sources have remarked that had he still held a ministerial post, he would have been expected to resign immediately.

Furthermore, longstanding issues affecting Greek dairy and honey exports to China were thoroughly examined, with expectations of prompt resolution.

Furthermore the minister added “Today's development clearly demonstrates the importance of the composition of the European Parliament."