Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis expressed certainty that four New Democracy MPs, facing criminal prosecution for illegal OPEKEPE subsidies, will be acquitted, accusing the European Public Prosecutor's Office of political interference.
On July 7, 1989, 144 New Democracy MPs submitted a proposal to Parliament to investigate the responsibilities of Andreas Papandreou and five former PASOK ministers, initiating a process that led to his Special Court trial.
Four New Democracy MPs have intervened in the Constitutional Review Committee, raising a significant issue regarding the constitutional definition of forests in Greece. This move has added an unexpected turn to the ongoing discussions.
A legal case concerning alleged illegal European subsidies via OPEKEPE, which implicated New Democracy MPs Charalambos Athanasiou and Tasos Chatzivasileiou for dereliction of duty, is reportedly being archived.
A Greek politician is requesting that their parliamentary immunity not be lifted, despite a lack of unified support from New Democracy MPs on the issue. This situation highlights internal party disagreement regarding the politician's case.
The front pages of Greek Sunday newspapers on May 3, 2026, highlight disagreements among New Democracy MPs, the party's recovery after new measures and Macron's visit, an alliance with France, and the government's plans for three tax cuts to support businesses.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government are defending the "executive state" model of governance. This defense comes after five New Democracy MPs reportedly broke ranks or intervened with a letter, raising questions ahead of the party's congress.
Two additional New Democracy Members of Parliament have expressed disapproval of Mr. Skertsos and others, with Giorgos Vlachos noting that they are 'aristocrats' who have not engaged in combative politics.
Responding to criticism, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos emphasized that New Democracy MPs acted with seriousness and dignity, having themselves requested the lifting of their immunity because they are and feel innocent.
The Greek Parliament is experiencing a challenging week with numerous 'No' votes regarding the lifting of immunity for New Democracy MPs, alongside discussions on Kövesi and terms of office, and a 'Mylonas joke' involving Allianz.
The Ethics Committee is meeting today regarding two New Democracy MPs, with a "rebellion" expected in the Plenary on Wednesday concerning the votes of "2 + 11" New Democracy MPs.
New Democracy MPs returned from their Easter breaks in their constituencies expressing concern and dissatisfaction over the negative public sentiment they encountered, with the OPEKEPE case believed to be exacerbating the climate.
New political scandals are emerging in Greece, including a second case for OPEKEPE that implicates 11 active New Democracy MPs, a former minister, and a deputy minister, alongside fresh allegations of wiretapping.
A new heated argument occurred in the Greek Parliament's plenary session involving Zoe Konstantopoulou and New Democracy MPs Dimitris Markopoulos and Makarios Lazaridis, leading to a ten-minute suspension of the session.
According to the report by New Democracy MPs on the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee, no criminal responsibilities were found for former ministers M. Voridis and El. Avgenakis regarding the organization's dysfunctions.
Opposition parties are criticizing the government's previous denial of a scandal at OPEKEPE, as criminal charges against New Democracy MPs mark a significant development in the case.
Members of Greece's New Democracy parliamentary group are noting that the tactic of extreme polarization will fail politically and communicatively, as it indicates an absence of positive economic proposals.
Government MPs, members of the Constitutional Revision Committee, emphatically raised the issue of the necessity of retaining the interpretive declaration on what constitutes a forest in the Constitutional Charter during discussions.
The Athens Prosecutor's Office has decided to archive the case file concerning New Democracy MPs Charalambos Athanasiou and Tasos Hatzivasileiou in relation to the OPEKEPE affair.
Members of Greece's New Democracy party expressed criticism regarding the 'executive state' and Laura Codruța Kövesi following a speech by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the party's parliamentary group.
The deputy press spokesperson for SYRIZA-PS stated that the intervention by New Democracy MPs aims to target Kyriakos Mitsotakis and cover up the wiretapping scandal, referring to a prosecutor's order.
The Prime Minister responded to the tendencies to question the 'State of the Art' government, as expressed by five New Democracy MPs in a joint, open letter, speaking in Nafplio, as part of the 5th...
Greece's PASOK party is escalating its rhetoric, with a focus on opinion polls and the party of Alexis Tsipras, while criticizing the government over OPEKEPE cases and alleged dealings between the Maximos Mansion and New Democracy MPs.
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis clarified that there is no issue of party discipline regarding the upcoming vote in the Plenary Session on lifting the immunity of 11+2 New Democracy MPs.
The New Democracy parliamentary group in Greece is scheduled to convene the week after April 22, following a parliamentary discussion on lifting the immunity of 13 New Democracy MPs regarding the OPEKEPE case. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will include constitutional review and concerns raised by MPs.
The Greek Parliament's Ethics Committee is meeting to provide an opinion on the European Public Prosecutor's request to lift the immunity of 11 active New Democracy MPs involved in the OPEKEPE case.
Greek New Democracy MPs were reportedly gossiping about Skrekas early Thursday morning in Parliament. The article hints at political discussions beyond major national issues like the war in Iran or inflation.
A working meeting was held at the Ministry of National Economy and Finance regarding the institutional framework for the concession and utilization of coastal businesses in Achaia, following an initiative by 14 New Democracy MPs.
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reviewed developments in the OPEKEPE case and investigations into New Democracy MPs, asserting that most cases were archived and describing the allegations as 'amusing'.
A new digital platform called 'iKO' has been launched for New Democracy MPs, designed to streamline their work and consolidate political discourse, making their lives easier.
The accuracy of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigations is being challenged following developments in the OPEKEPE case. These developments led to 13 New Democracy MPs being sent to the judiciary and caused significant political turbulence within the government majority.
Greece's SYRIZA party has strongly criticized what it calls an 'explosive increase' in the wealth of New Democracy (ND) Members of Parliament over the past seven years. The party labeled this development a 'political provocation'.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has mistakenly issued felony summonses to several New Democracy MPs who are under investigation for misdemeanors related to the OPEKEPE case, prompting criticism of 'carelessness' from New Democracy.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis has twice addressed the concept of the 'executive state' during Cabinet meetings, clarifying its scope to the executive branch and acknowledging the distinct roles of Parliament and MPs, following internal party reactions and a letter from five New Democracy MPs.
PASOK's press representative made a statement on the occasion of the letter from five New Democracy MPs, saying that "Mitsotakis' "staff" authoritarianism threatens democracy".
Greek politician Marinakis has attacked PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis for his characterization of 'Maximos dealing' concerning the participation of New Democracy MPs. The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions.
Pavlos Marinakis, spokesperson for Greece's New Democracy party, confirmed that Members of Parliament whose immunity had been lifted would still be included on the party's electoral ballots.
A political discussion involving Adonis Georgiadis and Plevris took place in the Greek Parliament's lounge on Thursday, attended by several New Democracy MPs. The article provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes political interactions.
The Greek Parliament's plenary session is scheduled for April 22 to decide on lifting the parliamentary immunity of 13 members from the New Democracy party. This decision is related to the OPEKEPE case.
Two new case files from the European Prosecutor's Office concerning the OPEKEPE case have reached the Greek Parliament, reportedly implicating a former minister, a former deputy minister, and 11 current New Democracy MPs, sparking political tension.
A fierce confrontation, involving personal attacks and insulting remarks, occurred in the Greek Parliament between Zoi Konstantopoulou, leader of Plefsi Eleftherias, and New Democracy MPs Makarios Lazaridis and Dimitris Markopoulos.
The SYRIZA-PS party continues to pressure the government regarding the Krikel scandal, citing sworn testimony that a person involved received parliamentary inquiry questions in advance from New Democracy MPs in 2022.
New Democracy MP Christina Alexopoulou released a statement condemning an attack on her political office in Patras, highlighting repeated targeting incidents against the offices of New Democracy MPs.