Greek Government in Total Chaos: New Migration Minister Steps In After EU Subsidy Scandal!
The Greek government has just made a dramatic move – appointing Thanos Plevris as the new Minister of Migration, replacing Makis Voridis, who resigned amid serious allegations of fraud involving European Union agricultural subsidies. Yes, you read that right – the minister who was recently in charge of agriculture is now under investigation for EU fund misuse!
Government Drama: Resignations Keep Coming
Voridis resigned last Friday, and he wasn’t alone – three of his deputies also stepped down. The ceremony to appoint the new minister is set for June 30, casting a shadow over the stability of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government.
Allegations Rocking Greece
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office recently sent a dossier to the Athens Parliament, requesting an investigation into the involvement of two former ministers in EU fund abuse. Voridis served as Minister of Agricultural Development from 2019 to 2023, then as Minister of Migration since January this year. Although he claims no wrongdoing, he chose to resign after the opposition socialist party PASOK demanded the formation of a parliamentary committee to examine the allegations.
Migration and EU Funds: A Toxic Mix
Greece is known as one of Europe’s main entry points for illegal migrants. Since coming to power in 2019, the government has tightened migration policies, increasing controls on land and sea borders. But now, attention seems to be shifting from migration issues to internal scandals – misuse of EU funds that could seriously damage public trust.
What Does This Mean for Greece?
This turmoil at the top comes at a time when Greece is struggling with a migration crisis and economic pressures. The subsidy scandal could further weaken the government and hamper its efforts to control borders and manage migration.
Conclusion: Chaos or a New Beginning?
Will new Minister Plevris manage to stabilize the situation, or will the scandal cast an even darker shadow over Greek politics? One thing is clear – the Greek government is in deep trouble, and we’ll be watching closely how this saga unfolds.
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