Ministerial incompatibility with MP role: How it works in Europe
Greek PM proposes ministerial-parliamentary incompatibility after 2027 elections, following practices already established in France, Cyprus, and other EU countries.
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Parliament erupts over OPEKEPE scandal and Mitsotakis proposal
Greek Parliament sees fierce debate over OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies scandal and PM Mitsotakis’s proposal to separate minister and MP roles after 2027 elections.
Mitsotakis to deliver televised address on OPEKEPE scandal Monday
Greek PM Mitsotakis to address OPEKEPE corruption scandal in televised message Monday, promising government transparency reforms and deep state confrontation.
OPEKEPE scandal: Leaked calls expose minister’s interference
Explosive leaked phone calls reveal Greek deputy minister’s interference in agricultural payments, exposing corruption in EU subsidy program administration.
Mitsotakis on OPEKEPE: “New starting point for stronger confrontation with the deep state”
The lessons, however, from this negative experience remain. Not only for more effective and fairer support of our farmers. But also as a new starting point for a more dynamic confrontation of the State with…
Foteini Arampatzi on OPEKEPE scandal: I have nothing to fear
Former Greek Deputy Agriculture Minister Foteini Arampatzi declares innocence in OPEKEPE corruption scandal, saying she has “nothing to fear or hide.”
OPEKEPE scandal: “Fix this or we’ll be exposed” – Explosive wiretapped conversations reveal political interference
The two massive case files for the OPEKEPE affair that were transmitted to Parliament by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office are in the spotlight. The first relates to two former government members (Spilios Libanos –…
Karamanlis: I will not be a candidate in upcoming elections
Former Greek PM Karamanlis announces he won’t run in next elections. Breaking political news with major implications for Greek politics.
Vartzopoulos to parapolitika.gr: I sent a written message to OPEKEPE president about a farmer’s case – Is this incitement to illegality?
Former Deputy Health Minister Dimitris Vartzopoulos defends his actions in OPEKEPE case, questioning whether helping constituents constitutes wrongdoing.
OPEKEPE scandal: “Karamanlis wants it” dialogue reveals political pressure in fraud case
Greek MPs face corruption charges as wiretapped conversations reveal political pressure in OPEKEPE fraud case involving EU agricultural subsidies worth €142k.
OPEKEPE: Karamanlis didn’t negotiate himself, Athanasiou sought help for farm equipment – Ioanna Mandrou speaks out
Greek journalist reveals details about OPEKEPE corruption case: Karamanlis didn’t personally negotiate, while Athanasiou sought help for farm equipment subsidies.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis to attend swearing-in of new government members
Greek PM Mitsotakis to attend Saturday swearing-in of new cabinet members following ministerial resignations over OPEKEPE scandal.