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EU Prosecutor Chief Warns Greece Law Change Threatens EPPO

5/25/2026

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EU Public Prosecutor Office chief Laura Kövesi warned the European Commission that Greece’s amendment jeopardizes the European Public Prosecutor Office’s (EPPO) ability to investigate.
The amendment, approved by Minister Giorgos Floridis, renews three delegated prosecutors and is said to undermine EPPO independence.
EPPO prosecutors probing a farm-fraud scandal have asked parliament to lift the immunity of lawmakers.
A Commission spokesperson said the commission has noted the letter and will examine the amendment.

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EU Public Prosecutor Office chief Laura Kövesi warned the European Commission that Greece’s amendment jeopardizes the European Public Prosecutor Office’s (EPPO) ability to investigate.
The amendment, approved by Minister Giorgos Floridis, renews three delegated prosecutors and is said to undermine EPPO independence.
EPPO prosecutors probing a farm-fraud scandal have asked parliament to lift the immunity of lawmakers.
A Commission spokesperson said the commission has noted the letter and will examine the amendment.