EU Investigates Greek MPs for Alleged Farm Subsidy Fraud

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The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is seeking to lift the immunity of 11 Greek MPs to investigate their potential involvement in a farm subsidy scam. This move underscores the EU's commitment to combating fraud and ensuring the proper allocation of agricultural funds. The investigation could have significant political ramifications within Greece, potentially leading to criminal charges and impacting the credibility of the involved politicians.

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Euronews English 1 apr. 2026, 12:19 (acum 3 ore)

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of 11 Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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European Public Prosecutor's Office

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is an independent body of the European Union (EU) with a juridical personality, established under the Treaty of Lisbon between 24 of the 27 states of the EU following the method of enhanced cooperation. The EPPO was established as a response to the need for a prosecutorial body to combat crimes affecting the financial interests of the European Union (EU). The idea of establishing the EPPO gained momentum with a legislative proposal put forth by the European Commission in 2013. After lengthy negotiations and discussions within the European Council, the European Parliament, and Member States, Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 was adopted on October 12, 2017, formalizing the creation of the EPPO. The EPPO Regulation is the EPPO's legal basis, as it outlines the objectives, structure, jurisdiction, and operational procedures. Directive (EU) 2017/1371, also known as the PIF Directive, specifies the criminal offences affecting the EU's financial interest falling under the EPPO's jurisdiction. The EPPO's primary mandate is to investigate and prosecute offences such as fraud, corruption, and money laundering that harm the financial interests of the EU, as defined by the PIF Directive. The EPPO represents a significant step towards a more integrated and effective approach to combating transnational crimes within the EU, fostering collaboration and coordination among member states to protect the Union's financial resources. As an independent EU body, the EPPO plays a crucial role in ensuring the rule of law and safeguarding the integrity of the EU's financial system. The EPPO is based in Kirchberg, Luxembourg City alongside the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

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Grecia, oficial, Republica Elenă și cunoscută încă din Antichitate și sub denumirea de Elada, este o țară din Europa de Sud. Conform recensământului din 2011, populația Greciei este de circa 11 milioane de locuitori. Cel mai mare oraș și capitala țării este Atena.

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