MPs warn of EU fines over agricultural subsidy decision
Western Thrace
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 9:05 GMT
Five MPs from New Left, led by Hüseyin Zeybek, raised concerns over a recent ministerial decision (ΦΕΚ 1946/Β/02-04-2026) signed by former Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras.
Five MPs from Nea Aristera, led by Hüseyin Zeybek, raised concerns over a recent ministerial decision (ΦΕΚ 1946/Β/02-04-2026) signed by former Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. The decision allegedly weakens subsidy control mechanisms, potentially violating EU Regulation 2021/2116.
Key Concerns
- No sanctions for serious eligibility issues, including:Heterogeneous plots
- Non-eligible urban elements
- Deviation from declared land use
- Non-compliance with basic cultivation practices
- Risks EU fines and unequal treatment of farmers
- Questions raised over political timing and accountability
MPs’ Demands
- Why no penalties for 2025 subsidies?
- Will the government reconsider or revoke the decision?
- Is it compatible with EU law?
- How will Greece avoid future fines?
- How are compliant farmers protected?
- What measures will fix systemic registry and cross-check failures?
