Greek Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 MPs in Agricultural Subsidy Fraud Case

The Greek parliament voted Wednesday to remove parliamentary immunity from 13 lawmakers involved in an agricultural subsidies fraud investigation. The case centers on a network of individuals who allegedly embezzled at least 23 million euros in EU agricultural funds since 2018. Parliamentary immunity typically protects legislators from prosecution while in office, but can be lifted in cases of serious criminal allegations. The vote allows prosecutors to proceed with formal charges against the MPs in connection with the fraudulent scheme that diverted millions in European Union agricultural subsidies meant to support Greek farmers and rural development programs.