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Government’s effort to revive economic success story narrative heavily reliant on RRF execution
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Labour reforms controversy threatens to eclipse autumn support package
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Foreign minister toughens stance as first autumn polls pile pressure on government
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Government tries to polish economic image as it prepares for big gamble on relief measures
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Government lines up crackdown on NGOs as next piece in harsher migration policy
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Sale of defence manufacturer stokes opposition criticism amid bid to bolster regional ties
Opposition sees ND’s call for broader subsidy inquiry as attempt to muddy waters
The government caught its opponents by surprise on Monday when it announced that it will propose a broad parliamentary investigation into the alleged misuse of agricultural subsidies dating back to 1998 – a move that the opposition parties see as an attempt to dodge responsibility for the offences at the Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aids (OPEKEPE) which appear to have taken place under New Democracy’s watch.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis announced the move on Monday even though it had been expected that the ruling conservatives would wait for the opposition parties to make their proposals first, before revealing their position.
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