Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignations of three ministers. The departures come as investigations into alleged fraud involving EU agriculture subsidies continue to expand, reaching senior members of the ruling party.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested Greece lift parliamentary immunity for the three former ministers and eight other MPs as part of the probe into the misappropriation of funds. The scandal centers on claims that beneficiaries falsely claimed subsidies for land and livestock.
A significant portion of the fraudulent subsidies were directed to the island of Crete, an area where the Mitsotakis family has a long history of political influence. The investigation is widening, and pressure is mounting on the government to address the allegations.