Tough criticism of the Mitsotakis government is exercised by Guardianon the occasion of scandal OPECEPEwhich characterizes “the biggest scandal of Greek agriculture”.
According to the British newspaper opinion article, bearing the signature of a journalist established in Athens, the case with “virtual subsidies” and fictional elements – from animals displayed from nowhere, to military airports baptized olive groves – constitutes one. ‘Shameful example of corruption’.
‘Scandal reminiscent of the financial crisis’
“It is a cabin orchestrated by the same political elite that led Greece to the devastating economic crisis,” the article notes, adding that the New Democracy appears deeply mixed, with 13 MPs allegedly involved.
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The prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis He is not left untouched, as he is reluctant to be reluctant for a broad parliamentary investigation, and is recalled that he had previously received European subsidies of agricultural interest.
Heavy fines and new research
Rural subsidies from the EU to Greece touch on 2 billion euros per yearwhile fines have already been imposed 415 million euros from Brussels. At the same time, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) Under Laura Konticha Covessi continues investigations, with the possibility of new penalties remaining open.
The people pay the price
The report concludes that the scandal is another blow to Greek taxpayers in a country that is “advertised as a hub of prosperity and technology”, but for most it proves a delusional picture.
“Greece is in danger of becoming the place where citizens tell that corruption that destroys their finances is yet another reference to their imagination,” commented characteristics. Guardian.