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EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in agricultural subsidy fraud scandal

In total, charges were brought against 22 defendants, while proceedings against seven serving MPs were shelved for lack of sufficient evidence.

Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations

Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations

The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.

Switzerland began planting black locust trees around 1750 to stabilise eroded hillsides and railway embankments, but today scientists say the invasive trees are replacing species-rich grasslands and changing their soil chemistry

Switzerland began planting black locust trees around 1750 to stabilise eroded hillsides and railway embankments, but today scientists say the invasive trees are replacing species-rich grasslands and changing their soil chemistry

A tree once lauded for its environmental benefits in Switzerland has become an ecological menace. Introduced for erosion control, the Black Locust now invades species-rich grasslands, altering soil and crowding out native plants. This invasive species, useful historically, now poses a significant threat to biodiversity, presenting a conservation paradox for…

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Prosecutors conduct Europe-wide raids over alleged misuse of funds by defunct far-right EU group

Raids were underway in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European parliament funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

Greek Supreme Court rejects Laura Kövesi appeal over EU prosecutors' terms

Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years instead of five.

Greek parliament lifts immunity of all 13 MPs probed in EU farm subsidy scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.

Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

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Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’

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Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of 11 Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of 11 Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Chaos on first day of Greece train crash trial as relatives shout ‘shame on you’

Chaos on first day of Greece train crash trial as relatives shout ‘shame on you’

Judges adjourn hearing into country’s worst rail disaster after grieving families denounce it as caricature of justice

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Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago

The Independent UK

Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport

Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport

Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in corruption case

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in corruption case

Belgian police arrested three people, including former foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, and raided EU offices in a corruption probe that names her as a suspect.

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Top ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of corruption and fraud

Prosecutors say two others also indicted in investigation into funding for school training young diplomats

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Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces corruption accusations in fraud probe

The EU's former foreign policy chief faces corruption accusations alongside two others arrested this week

Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe

The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight risks.

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Former EU top diplomat among three held in fraud investigation

Belgian police raid EU foreign service HQ and College of Europe and arrest Federica Mogherini and two others

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It’s the big fat Greek farming scandal – devised by the political elite and paid for by ordinary people

A massive EU subsidy scandal has pulled back the curtain to reveal how power operates in Greece, says journalist Alexander Clapp

Greek farm fund scandal to impact discharge of Commission's budget in Parliament, says lead MEP

The EU Parliament could assess the European Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation into an alleged organised fraud scheme involving agricultural funds and corruption.

Exclusive: Statsig raises $100 million at $1.1 billion valuation after abandoned Datadog acquisition attempt

Statsig bet on itself. Datadog bought a competitor.

Le Pen not alone: How financial misconduct affects European Parliament

Misuse of funds intended to pay MEPs’ assistants has been fairly widespread in the last years, but few episodes land in court cases.

European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe

Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO.

EPPO says inquiry opened into Bulgarian prosecutor for alleged wrongdoing

In a statement, EPPO said it had informed the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission that it is investigating the Bulgarian European Prosecutor.

Croatia Health Minister Detained In Corruption Investigation

Croatia's health minister and others detained for corruption involving bribery and abuse of power. EPPO investigating to uphold integrity and transparency.

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