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Greek Ministers Resign as EU Prosecutors Seek MPs’ Immunity in Farm Subsidy Probe

Immunity votes in Parliament will decide if prosecutors can bring criminal charges.

Overview

  • European prosecutors asked Greece’s Parliament to lift several MPs’ immunity, triggering four top resignations.
  • Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a cabinet reshuffle in response to the case.
  • The EPPO sent files seeking immunity lifts for groups of 11 and 13 conservative deputies in a case alleging computer fraud, breach of trust and false certificates.
  • Opposition parties demanded early elections and said the prime minister bears political responsibility.
  • Greek authorities have arrested dozens over false claims through the OPEKEPE payments agency, and local media estimate €200–230 million may have been paid out improperly since 2019.