The Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras, in an interview with “Parapolitika 90.1”, clarified the will of the government and himself for full cleansing in OPEKEPE, stressing that from the first time he took over the port. Organization.

At the same time, he stressed that he had already asked for removal of the president of OPEKEPE while leaving spikes for Mr Salata’s attitudesaying: “The current president of OPEKEPE has addressed a way that does not fit the logic of the Greek government’s cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Addressed in the wrong way. “

But he pointed out that the ‘Disagreement (ed. With Mr Salata) concerns the way managed the confrontation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office; not on the subject of control made a few days ago. Even this is one reason why, I think it does not allow us to let any room for the wrong messages. “

He added, however “To take steps in OPECEPE – and these steps are taken”. In addition, he recalled that in September 2024, the Agency has been surveillance by the Ministry of Rural Development and an Action Plan has been agreed upon.

The Minister made it clear that ‘We are determined to clean OPEKEPE“, And that the money received illegally will be refunded, as provided by law. Made special reference to the importance of the organization, noting that it distributes More than 3 billion euros the timewith 2.2 – 2.4 billion going to 680,000 different VAT IDs: “One understands how crucial it is not to interrupt the flow of money from Europe for the continuation of the primary sector itself and social cohesion.”

At the same time, Kostas Tsiaras presented the three main steps of transformation of OPEKEPE, which have already been put into account of the European Commission:

  • The information system belongs to OPECEPE.
  • Completion of grazing plans – with the minister revealing that “we are very close to completing the auction issues” through information society.
  • The intensification of the organization’s controls.

In closing, he stressed that “There is absolutely no room for not moving in the direction of having complete cleansing. Is the main political message ‘, while noting with emphasis: “The message we send in every direction – and to the European Public Prosecutor’s – is that we want purification and prove it in every way possible.”