Kostas Tsiaras: Institutional message for OPECEPE – “Complete Care and Recovery of Resources”

The need to send a clear institutional message to society regarding the functioning of OPECEPE and the management of European resources, the Minister of Rural Development and Food underlined, Costas Tsiarasduring his speech to Parliament, in the context of the debate on the proposal to set up an Inquiry Committee. He stressed that “once again, the historical burden is assumed by this government, this line, this prime minister,” stressing that the initiative is not aimed at set -offs, but in the overall investigation of a deep root issue in time. At the same time, Costas Tsiaras, Hypocritical all this debate, if anything, how can we convince Greek citizens that at some point we will really become essential to their own – at least – expressed will? ”

Timeless pathogens and responsibilities of previous governments

Costas Tsiaras recalled that the agency’s problematic functioning is not just about the current period or the ministers of the current government. On the contrary, as he noted, “the history of the flow or distribution of European resources begins in 1981, from the entrance of our homeland into the then European Economic Community”, referring to specific Community aid scandals, such as “corn”.

Specifically, referring to the role of previous governments, he pointed out that SYRIZA with the “technical solution” opened Kerkoporta, even blaming SYRIZA for the non -completion of grazing plans. “What did you do, the truth, about all this as a government? Nothing, “he said.

The minister made it clear that the decision to put OPEKEPE under surveillance was not linked to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. As he stated, the European Commission created an action plan and added that “until today we are talking about 80%. We have two months ahead of us for completing it. “

Suspension of payments and commitment to complete control

In relation to the payments of organic farming and beekeeping, Mr Tsiaras revealed that they were suspended by his own decision. “Over 2,000 of our fellow citizens have resigned from the Organic Agriculture program and over 2,000 our fellow citizens from organic livestock farming and organic beekeeping,” he said.

In addition, the responsible minister pledged to complete the case and for the audit of all the rings involved. “The role of all those involved in OPEKEPE will be explored. The Reception Centers, Certification Bodies, Technical Advisors, all those who had a participation in the flow of money will be investigated, “he said, adding that” all those who received illegal money from OPEKEPE will return them. “

Concerning recent reports of documents destruction, he clarified that “OPEKEPE has electronic files – no records” and that “while there is already a decision for OPEKEPE in Athens, I have personally requested not to proceed with this process”.

In closing, the Minister of Rural Development emphasized the importance of OPEKEPE for the Greek region and the primary sector: “OPECEPE – with its operation, with the distribution and distribution of European resources – is the one that supports the primary sector of our country. It is he who supports social cohesion in the remote areas, in the mountain villages, in the region of our country. “

Finally, Mr Tsiaras emphasized that “this government is assumed by the historical burden, and this faction, and this prime minister: to confront our evil, with our bad past, with pathogens that come from a great depth time,” OPECEPE. “