Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Greek Farmers Misappropriated Over €22M in EU Farm Aid
Greek farmers wrongly received over €22 million in EU farm subsidies by lying about owning land.
Police investigated the state agency OPEKEPE, which manages the aid.
Over 6,000 applications were checked.
The EU fined Greece €392 million due to mismanagement.
European prosecutors have also charged livestock farmers for making false declarations.
The government plans to move OPEKEPE’s responsibilities.
The case has been sent to the parliament, which will decide if they will investigate politicians.
Greek farmers wrongly received over €22 million in EU farm subsidies.
False claims of land ownership were used to obtain the aid.
OPEKEPE, the state agency, is under investigation.
The EU fined Greece €392 million for mismanagement.
The government will transfer OPEKEPE’s responsibilities to strengthen oversight.
- Who
- Greek farmers and some senior OPEKEPE officials
- What
- Misappropriation of EU agricultural subsidies by making false claims of land ownership.
- When
- Between 2019 and 2024.
- Where
- Greece
- Why
- To illegally obtain EU financial aid.
- Total Misappropriated:
- Over €22.67 million
- Timeframe:
- 2019-2024
- Number of Applications Scrutinized:
- Over 6,000
- Agency Involved:
- OPEKEPE
- EU Fine on Greece:
- €392 million (2016-2023)
- Investigation:
- Police and EU prosecutors
