More than 3,000 pages are the case file European Public Prosecutor’s Office for OPEKEPE which was forwarded to the House on Wednesday afternoon. The file is reportedly accompanied by a document of about 34 pages that is a summary of the case file and is drawn up by the competent official of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office Popi Papandreou. This text notes, inter alia, that the case file is transmitted to Parliament to investigate the possible commitment of the offense of infidelity and synergy in infidelity by former Ministers of Rural Development and Food Maki Voridis (2019 – 2021) and Lefteris Avgenakis (2023). Ms Papandreou is even alleged to indicate to the National Delegation to immediately run the procedures by highlighting the risk of limitation for possible offenses committed in 2019 before the constitutional review and elimination of the short depreciation date.
At the same time, the 34 -page summary -like summary includes excerpts from talks recorded by the EYP in the context of legal degradations for the needs of the research.
Reportedly, the competent authorities were monitoring OPECEPE executives and recorded every conversation. Among the talks there are contacts with MPs from the New Democracy (10-12) and at least one of PASOK and SYRIZA. In all cases, MEPs were reportedly recorded to request services for voters – farmers without time to be clear whether the requests relate to legal beneficiaries or irregular payments.
However, government sources in a first reaction shortly after the transmission of the case file to Parliament emphasize that Maximus’ priority is the complete consolidation of the pathogens to OPEKEPE, while in search of possible criminal responsibilities, they note that there should be first.
“The Prime Minister’s absolute priority has been and is the complete consolidation of timeless pathogens in OPEKEPE. In this direction, as early as 2024, OPECEPE accreditation has been surveillance by the Ministry of Rural Development and Foods accompanied by a specific roadmap” In addition, the abolition of OPEKEPE has been announced and launched through the integration of payment and control functions in the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE). A case file forwarded to Parliament today for the investigation of any criminal liability in relation to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office undergoing a detailed evaluation. “
Today access to Members
According to the bureau of the House, the case file has been photocopied in at least 3 copies and has been transferred to Parliament’s “168” room so that today it is accessible to MPs to study it. It is recalled that a pre -trial committee requires a submission of a proposal signed by at least 30 Members and approval of at least 151.