Makis Voridis
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- Jul 20
Mitsotakis backs MPs in OPEKEPE case, says European prosecutors' work fell short
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis closed a New Democracy parliamentary group session by defending MPs caught up in the OPEKEPE subsidy investigation and questioning the European Public Prosecutor's Office, after cases against nine of the 13 targeted lawmakers were dropped.
- Jun 17
ND signals it could accept PASOK's non-profit clause on Article 16, drawing an angry 'not a bazaar' reply
The constitutional revision committee split Wednesday over private universities, with New Democracy hinting it may adopt PASOK's demand for a non-profit-only model. The overture was met with suspicion and a sharp 'it is not a bazaar' from the opposition.
- Jun 16
Opposition assails Voridis appointment as Greek constitution review committee convenes
The inaugural session of Greece's parliamentary committee on constitutional revision descended into acrimony on 15 June, with opposition parties condemning the appointment of former minister Makis Voridis as chair and accusing the government of fast-tracking the process.
