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The recent decision by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) to file criminal charges against four sitting members of the New Democracy party has intensified political tensions in Greece. The opposition party PASOK characterized the accusations as evidence of a widespread scandal implicating the ruling government, with spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas calling it an "organized scandal" directly tied to party leadership. He criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the government's handling of the situation.
In response, certain New Democracy officials defended their party members, emphasizing the principle of presumption of innocence. Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis argued that the EPPO did not find substantial evidence against the accused members, while also attempting to discredit the charges against other individuals previously implicated in the case, suggesting that they were dismissed as unworthy.
The charges are part of a larger investigation into alleged irregularities related to the payments and operations of the Agricultural Payments Agency (ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ), which have been a focal point of public scrutiny. As political leaders navigate these allegations, both sides are preparing for a heightened confrontational climate as the investigations unfold.
17 July
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