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Greece's PM Reshuffles Officials Amid €23M EU Subsidy Scandal

4/4/2026

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A scandal over EU subsidies in Greece prompted Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, to replace officials including Kostas Tsiaras.
Investigators say lawmakers illegally funneled subsidies to boost their voter base.
Investigations indicate €23 million in fraudulent payments since 2018 directed mainly to Crete.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office is probing at least 20 New Democracy members.
Opposition parties are calling for early elections amid stability concerns.

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A scandal over EU subsidies in Greece prompted Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, to replace officials including Kostas Tsiaras.
Investigators say lawmakers illegally funneled subsidies to boost their voter base.
Investigations indicate €23 million in fraudulent payments since 2018 directed mainly to Crete.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office is probing at least 20 New Democracy members.
Opposition parties are calling for early elections amid stability concerns.