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Five Greek Officials Resign Amid EU Subsidy Scandal

6/28/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, five top Greek officials, including Migration Minister Makis Voridis, have stepped down amid serious corruption allegations tied to the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies from 2019 to 2022. The European Public Prosecutor's Office uncovered false declarations, leading to a case file sent to parliament, while the European Commission announced a 5% cut in Greece's farm subsidies, amounting to €392 million.

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In a dramatic turn of events, five top Greek officials, including Migration Minister Makis Voridis, have stepped down amid serious corruption allegations tied to the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies from 2019 to 2022. The European Public Prosecutor's Office uncovered false declarations, leading to a case file sent to parliament, while the European Commission announced a 5% cut in Greece's farm subsidies, amounting to €392 million.