The decision of Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis regarding the formation of the parliamentary inquiry committee has been posted on the Hellenic Parliament website. The committee will investigate “all issues that have arisen regarding the operation of the Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid (O.P.E.K.E.P.E.), with the aim of highlighting any responsibilities and restoring the credibility of the agricultural subsidy payment system, so that it constitutes a reliable, effective and fair mechanism for all producers in the country.”
OPEKEPE inquiry: From the “NEW DEMOCRACY” parliamentary group, the following MPs will participate:
1. Aktypis Dionysios
2. Avgerinopoulou Dionysia-Theodora
3. Vlachakos Nikolaos
4. Vrettakos Georgios
5. Gkolidakis Diamantis
6. Delikari Angeliki
7. Iatridi Tsampika (Mika)
8. Kappatos Panagis
9. Koulkoudinas Spyridon
10. Lazaridis Makarios
11. Liakos Evangelos
12. Livanos Michail
13. Lytrivi Ioanna
14. Mani-Papadimitriou Anna
15. Nikolakopoulos Andreas
16. Syrengela Maria
17. Fortomas Filippos
From the “PASOK – MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE” parliamentary group:
18. Apostolaki Eleni – Maria (Milena)
19. Liakouli Evangelia
20. Moulkiotis Georgios
21. Poulas Andreas
From the “COALITION OF THE RADICAL LEFT – PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE” parliamentary group:
22. Kokkalis Vasileios
23. Meikopoulos Alexandros
24. Barkas Konstantinos
From the “COMMUNIST PARTY OF GREECE” parliamentary group:
25. Karathanasopulos Nikolaos
26. Manolakou Diamanto
From the “HELLENIC SOLUTION – KYRIAKOS VELOPOULOS” parliamentary group:
27. Boumpas Konstantinos
From the “NEW LEFT” parliamentary group:
28. Zeimbek Housein
From the “DEMOCRATIC PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT ‘VICTORY'” parliamentary group:
29. Vrettos Nikolaos
From the “COURSE OF FREEDOM – ZOE KONSTANTOPOULOU” parliamentary group:
30. Kazamias Alexandros
From the independent MPs:
31. Avlonitis Alexandros-Christos
As has happened in similar cases in the past, the MPs were appointed based on letters sent to the Parliament Speaker’s office by the parliamentary groups of the parties. It is noted that the independent MP who will participate in the proceedings was selected through a draw. It is recalled that parliamentary inquiry committees have all the powers of investigative authorities, as well as those of misdemeanor prosecutors, and conduct any investigation they deem necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were established. Additionally, they have the right to request oral or written information from public authorities, administrations of public and private law entities, as well as from citizens, to summon and examine witnesses, to conduct on-site inspections or order expert examinations. The deadline for completing the Committee’s work and submitting its findings is set at three (3) months from its formation, without excluding the possibility of extension if needed.
