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May 28, 22:13

€30.2 Million EU Agricultural Subsidies Awarded to Crete in 2020: Concerns Over Mismanagement

Cretan farmers and livestock breeders received €30.2 million in EU agricultural subsidies in 2020, a substantial increase from €6.8 million in 2018, raising concerns about potential mismanagement and lack of transparency within the Hellenic Organisation for Payments and Control of Community Support ...

€30.2 Million EU Agricultural Subsidies Awarded to Crete in 2020: Concerns Over Mismanagement

Cretan farmers and livestock breeders received €30.2 million in EU agricultural subsidies in 2020, a substantial increase from €6.8 million in 2018, raising concerns about potential mismanagement and lack of transparency within the Hellenic Organisation for Payments and Control of Community Support ...

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What systemic issues within the OPECPE and the Greek government contributed to the alleged misallocation of EU funds to Crete?

The disproportionate allocation of EU agricultural subsidies to Crete in 2020, compared to previous years, points to potential systemic issues within the Hellenic Organisation for Payments and Control of Community Support Orientations and Guarantees (OPECPE). The frequent changes in OPECPE leadership and allegations of retaliatory actions against those who raised concerns further highlight these issues.

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May 27, 07:11

Greece Fires Official Amidst EU Farm Fraud Probe

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is investigating a multi-million euro agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece, uncovering evidence of funds being improperly distributed for non-existent work or land; after a tense standoff with Greek agency OPEKEPE, which involved physical resistance and...

Greece Fires Official Amidst EU Farm Fraud Probe

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is investigating a multi-million euro agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece, uncovering evidence of funds being improperly distributed for non-existent work or land; after a tense standoff with Greek agency OPEKEPE, which involved physical resistance and...

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What is the immediate impact of the EPPO's investigation into the alleged Greek agricultural subsidy fraud?

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is investigating a multi-million euro agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece, where funds were allegedly received for non-existent work or land. Following resistance from Greek agency OPEKEPE, the agency's president was fired for non-cooperation, and EPPO obtained crucial digital evidence after a tense standoff. This highlights the challenges faced by the EPPO in combating EU-level fraud.

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