Avramopoulos affair emerges as new political challenge for Greek Government

The case involving former European Commissioner and current lawmaker Dimitris Avramopoulos has become a growing political challenge for the Greek government as developments related to the Qatargate investigation continue to unfold.

The controversy intensified following reports that Belgian judicial authorities issued a European arrest warrant and sought the lifting of Avramopoulos’ parliamentary immunity in connection with the ongoing corruption probe. Avramopoulos has strongly denied all allegations, describing the accusations as unfounded.

Government officials have sought to distance themselves from the judicial process, emphasizing that legal procedures must be allowed to proceed independently. At the same time, opposition parties have increased pressure on the administration, arguing that the case raises political and institutional questions.

The affair has attracted significant public attention in Greece, with parliament expected to play a key role in any decision regarding immunity procedures linked to the investigation.