The need to clarify the case of agricultural subsidies and its operation OPECEPE The New Democracy Parliamentary Spokesman, Notis Mitarakis, underlined from the House of Representatives on the discussion of an Inquiry Committee, based on the proposal of the government majority. As he typically stated, ‘It is clear that the goal of falling plenty of light on the case of agricultural subsidies».
In response to opposition objections, Mr Mitarakis said that “We have heard opposition MPs claim that the faction calling for examinations to examine its own governance … conceals. Is an oxymoron” He also recalled that the New Democracy voted for the revision of the Constitution that enhances the ability of opposition to call for government action examinations, while noting that the faction “voted twice the referral of our own executives to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Justice».
Referring to the history of agricultural subsidies, he noted that Greece “In the period 1998–2004, he paid fines of more than € 860 million and a total of 2.7 billion euros from 1996 to the present day” Special reference also made to the “technical solution” of the SYRIZA government for the allocation of pasture, as well as to “Activate Aid Rights in Gracelets Without Animals»Through the national stock, which – as he said – ‘paved the way for further false applications” He stressed that, although this practice “It was not illegal»According to SYRIZA and PASOK, it was”Temporary and required actions of definitive resolution“, Which – as he said -“The New Democracy government clearly received».
For today’s OPECEPE image, he stressed that the New Democracy has set “the body in surveillance“, Moving on to ‘45 actions of improving the operation of»And by imposing ‘A specified animal capital number to receive aid” As Mr. Mitarakis noted, “99% of beneficiaries of subsidies had to be paid on time, “stressing that” the payment of 2.5 billion euros a year to 650,000 producers never stopped.».
The government’s strategy, as he described it, is based on three axes: ‘First, plenty of light – and the Inquiry Committee will play a catalytic role. Secondly, we solve issues for the future – with land registry, forest maps and OPECEPE’s entry into AADE. Third, we are recovering the illegally paid amounts – already with the announcement of the audits, many applications have been withdrawn voluntarily.».
Finally, referring to the case file that has been forwarded to Parliament, he noted that “is not accompanied by evaluation“And that”On the basis of the data we have, there is insufficient evidence for the prosecution of ND ministers. ” However, he struck all parties that ‘The Inquiry Committee does not exclude any development“And that”If there are sufficient evidence for political persons, then we will proceed to a preliminary».
«It is a one -way street for anyone who really wants to investigate everyone’s responsibilities – without offsetting – to support the Inquiry Committee“, Concluded Mr. Mitarakis.