Greek Prosecutors Seek to Lift Immunity of Two MPs

EPPO forwards case file to Greek justice over alleged offenses by two sitting members of parliament.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:35pm

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The Greek prosecutors appointed to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) have forwarded an additional case file to Greek justice, which implicates two sitting members of parliament in offenses related to the OPEKEPE agricultural payments organization.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by European anti-corruption authorities to investigate potential misconduct by elected officials, even those with parliamentary immunity. It raises questions about transparency and accountability in Greek politics.

The details

The EPPO, which was established in 2022 to combat EU budget-related crimes, has forwarded the case file to Greek authorities seeking to lift the parliamentary immunity of the two unnamed MPs. The specific allegations against the lawmakers have not been disclosed, but they are said to be related to the OPEKEPE agricultural payments organization.

  • The case file was forwarded to Greek justice on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

EPPO

The European Public Prosecutor's Office, established in 2022 to investigate and prosecute crimes affecting the European Union's financial interests.

Greek Prosecutors

Prosecutors appointed by the Greek government to work with the EPPO on cases involving potential offenses in Greece.

OPEKEPE

The Greek Agricultural Payments Organization, which oversees the distribution of EU agricultural subsidies and is the focus of the allegations against the two MPs.

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What’s next

The Greek parliament will now need to vote on whether to lift the immunity of the two implicated MPs, allowing the case to proceed.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the EPPO's efforts to root out potential corruption among elected officials in EU member states, even those with parliamentary protections. It will be closely watched as a test of Greece's commitment to transparency and the rule of law.