Greek Parliament Votes 288-9 to Strip Immunity From 13 Ruling Party Lawmakers in Farm Subsidy Probe

The Greek Parliament has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of 13 New Democracy lawmakers, clearing the path for potential criminal proceedings in the widening OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy scandal. Of the 297 eligible members, 288 participated in the vote. Nine were absent, including former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and New Democracy lawmaker Notis Mitarakis, who left the chamber immediately after addressing parliament. Absences were also recorded among members of the opposition Sy...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA