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Greece Faces EU Pressure to Lift Lawmaker Immunity in Fraud Case

4/1/2026

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On April 1, 2026, the European Chief Prosecutor requested Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers linked to a farm aid fraud scandal.
The scandal resulted in political resignations and a €392 million fine from the EU due to mismanagement by the OPEKEPE agency.
The investigation targets alleged crimes against EU financial interests, including fraud and breach of trust.
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis stated the government would assess each case upon receiving the parliamentary file.
Ongoing investigations into OPEKEPE officials are also underway.

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On April 1, 2026, the European Chief Prosecutor requested Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers linked to a farm aid fraud scandal.
The scandal resulted in political resignations and a €392 million fine from the EU due to mismanagement by the OPEKEPE agency.
The investigation targets alleged crimes against EU financial interests, including fraud and breach of trust.
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis stated the government would assess each case upon receiving the parliamentary file.
Ongoing investigations into OPEKEPE officials are also underway.