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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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