Margaritis Schinas is in the news amid Greece’s EU subsidy scandal, as PM Mitsotakis pushes for swift legal action. He’s a Greek ex-civil servant, now EU VP.
Greek authorities are investigating a scandal involving EU farm subsidy fraud, with dozens of stockbreeders accused of faking land ownership to claim millions. Several ministers resigned, and lawmakers' immunity is being challenged to facilitate further investigation. The case highlights ongoing issues with EU fund management in Greece.