"Investigators allege that lawmakers tried to illegally channel subsidies from the European Union to benefit their voter base, leading to multiple resignations."
"Opposition parties have rejected the reshuffle and renewed calls for early elections, warning the crisis could undermine political stability ahead of a scheduled election next year."
"The case has been complicated by Greece's legal framework, under which ministers can only be prosecuted if parliament lifts their immunity, a process often blocked by governing majorities."
"A probe by the European Public Prosecutor's Office has now expanded to at least 20 members of the ruling New Democracy party, including current and former lawmakers."
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replaced several officials following resignations linked to a farm payment scandal involving illegal EU subsidies. Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras, Civil Protection Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis, and Deputy Health Minister Dimitris Vartzopoulos resigned, denying wrongdoing. Their resignations aimed to facilitate the investigation. Opposition parties rejected the reshuffle, warning it could threaten political stability ahead of elections. Mitsotakis vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the fraud, which involves allegations of breach of trust and false declarations by members of the ruling New Democracy party.
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