There was no surprise for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding developments in Greece, emphasize sources from the Ministry of Justice, citing the public statements of European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi at the Delphi Economic Forum.
As they characteristically note, Ms. Kövesi herself publicly described the cooperation framework that had been established with the Greek government, stating that she had a “very good meeting” with the Interior Minister, while revealing that there were also discussions with the Justice Minister about legislative changes aimed at accelerating procedures.
Justice Ministry sources “No surprise for European Prosecutor’s Office, there was full information and cooperation”
“I understood that they want to do something to speed up the process. I really welcome it. And I agree that we need to do something,” the European Chief Prosecutor had stated on April 23, 2026, adding that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office has a comprehensive view from 24 different judicial systems and can assess what interventions are required.
Justice Ministry sources emphasize that these statements “clearly reflect the real dimension of cooperation between Greek authorities and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office,” stressing that there was substantial communication and understanding both for strengthening investigations and for necessary institutional interventions.
“It is therefore obvious that there was no surprise for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office,” the same sources state, leaving pointed remarks toward those who attempted to present a different picture of the Greek government’s relations with the EPPO.
Meanwhile, Justice Ministry officials emphasize that the Greek side remains committed to cooperation with European institutions, aiming to accelerate the administration of justice and more effectively investigate cases involving European resources.
