“The system of agricultural aid and payments is reformed and transparency is reinforced in favor of farmers and overall the Greek economy”
The first half of 2026 will be in Full operation is the new independent authority linked to “reform of the market supervision and protection system” As he underlined, inter alia, during the informing of political editors in Thessaloniki, the Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Paul Marinakis.
Mr. Marinakis also pointed out that With the abolition of OPEKEPE and the transfer of his responsibilities and staff to AADE, “the system of agricultural aid and payments is reformed and the transparency is reinforced in favor of farmers and overall the Greek economy”.
The government spokesman also referred to the “important” infrastructure projects that are ongoing in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia.
Finally, he added that tomorrow, Friday, May 30, the prime minister will meet at the Maximus Mansion with the country’s 13 regional regions.
In detail, the government spokesman referred to a number of issues that the Council of Ministers dealt with yesterday and also on issues related to the security of the citizen.
«The Northern Greece Organized Crime Division within its 7 months of operation has recorded significant resultsMr. Marinakis stressed and added: “More specifically they have been disliked60 Criminal Organizations have been arrested 920 people and have been seized more than 3.5 million euros. Particular emphasis is placed on the issue of cases related to money routes, as it is the safest method to lead to the dismantling of criminal organizations. In fact, the estimated damage, the deducting taxes and duties from the activity of these organizations exceeds the 147 million euros».
Mr Marinakis recalled the recent statements by the Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoid in the recent presentation of the Department of Directors’ work in Thessaloniki, which had emphasized that “the establishment of the Directorate was the response to From the State, revenue. “
Mr Marinakis pointed out the approval of the recommendation of Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos at yesterday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, to reform the market supervision and protection system, saying: “It was decided to establish a new independent authority, such as AADE and corresponding authorities in European countries, such as Sweden, Denmark, Italy and others. The new Authority will unite all the responsibilities of the Consumer Ombudsman, the Audit Directorates, the General Secretariat of Commerce and the DIMEA, with the aim of facilitating the citizen on all matters related to market functioning. It will help enhance and upgrade control mechanisms, as it will be allocated to additional resources and technological infrastructure. It will have Commander and Deputy Governors in the model of AADE with responsibilities proportional to the control mechanisms of the General Secretariat of Commerce and the TIMEA, the Consumer Ombudsman and the required administrative and financial support, and will be fully operational in the first half of 2026. “
Mr Marinakis emphasized that the Council of Ministers also approved Mr Theodorikakos’ proposals for “Ability to create popular markets by self -government exclusively for producers“, The creation of a digital application monitoring application and consumer update in real -time, the prohibition of shrinking products without prior update and price change and the compulsory announcement of the shrinkage of packaging” so that “”check whether a corresponding price reduction and change the way of marketing agricultural products with compulsory invoice cutting».
“The aim of the reform, as the prime minister said, is to strengthen the state’s fierce to tackle precision phenomena that continue to besiege medium and small income,” the government spokesman said.
Mr Marinakis also underlined that “the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the Judicial Building Fund has announced the concession of the use of real estate of the abolished peacekeepers to 13 municipalities and 2 police officers in the country and added: of the new judicial map. It is worth noting that their true value is multiple, as its historical cultural and architectural significance are incalculable. The buildings will be used by the municipal authorities for housing social services. ” Mr. Marinakis mentioned the beneficial municipalities, which are: Aigialia, Kimi -Aliveri, Zachare, Xylokastro, Ancient Olympia, Pinios, Alexandria, Chalkidonos, Eurostinis, Pydnou, Pydnou, “At the same time, the work of the Greek Police will be important with the concession of two former Pacific buildings for the housing of a police station and police stations in Heraklion, Crete and Astros Kynouria,” Mr Marinakis added.
The government spokesman referred to ‘reform of the framework and procedures of third -country citizens’ return“, Presented by the Minister of Immigration and Asylum Makis Voridis, in the cabinet, stressing that it has a triple targeting, in the faster refunds with simplified and modern rules that cover legal and procedural gaps, secondly to the provision of necessary tools and tools to make the necessary tools to of the rules by illegal residents and escape against the return procedure.
Mr Marinakis also informed about the actions taken to cover producers for damage suffered by natural disasters, saying: “At 178 million euros the budget of Measure 23 which relates to the extraordinary temporary fluidity support for the 20th. Services of the European Commission, following a preceding consultation and is soon expected to be approved. The measure provides for a lump sum support, as a flat amount, per farm, based on the magnitude of the damage. “
For ThessalonikiMr. Marinakis referred to the projects implemented “consistently in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, with the aim of upgrading the area, the congestion of traffic, which has already been upgraded due to the operation of the metro in the city of Thessaloniki and the improvement of the City of the Citizens” Private Sector. The duration of the Partnership Agreement is set at 27 years and includes: the construction of building schools over a period of 24 months and the technical management of school units and the next 25 years. It is estimated that this project will meet the needs of 5,000 students in 9 Municipalities: Neapolis-Sykes, Pavlos Mela, Lagada, Oreokastro, Thermi Ampelokipi- Menemeni, Kalamaria, Pylaia- Chortiatis and Katerini.
Mr Marinakis also referred to the work of the high -ranking highway that will upgrade the movement of vehicles in the peripherals, saying: “Flyover’s construction progress has already exceeded 20%. The entire project is projected to be delivered in 2 years from now, namely May 2027. The high -speed highway overlight 13 km is the largest special project in the city in recent decades. Upon completion of the project, the regional is estimated to serve 10,000 vehicles per hour, twice as much as today, which reaches 5,000 vehicles. “
Mr. Marinakis still pointed out thatOPEKEPE is removed and its functions are transferred to AADE. “As announced, OPECEPE is abolished and the payment and control functions are incorporated to AADE, where the staff of the Agency will be transferred. The government, in cooperation with the European authorities and committed to creating a transparent and integrated paid -friendly payment system, is proceeding with the definitive treatment of the problem, putting a definitive end to bad practices and decades of pathogens, deprived of consistent resources and potential farmers. The Agricultural Aid and Payment System is going through a new era. The process begins immediately with the cooperation of the Ministries of Rural Development, National Economy and Finance and AADE, under the supervision of the Deputy Prime Minister. The aim is to complete the complete integration in the second half of 2026. For this reason, by July, legislation will be submitted, which will focus on better service of farmers, transparency and accountability, with the upgrading of processes, the development of new digital services, the development of the internal services, the reinforcement of the Controls using digital tools and the standardization and certification of procedures. “
Finally, closing his introductory position, Mr. Marinakis made a special mention of the recently deceased journalist Souzi Kazantzidou, expressing condolences to her relatives about her loss. Fighter reporters, Souzis Kazantzidou, which we had here several times with us. He has fought bravely for years against cancer. Sincere condolences to her relatives, to her own people, for her loss. “