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

On April 3, 2026, three members of the Greek government resigned in response to a scandal involving fraudulent EU farm subsidies. The situation raises questions about the integrity of subsidy allocation processes.

The fraudulent subsidies were predominantly directed towards Crete, an area where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's family has maintained significant political influence for over a century.

This incident may necessitate a review of the existing subsidy framework and its oversight mechanisms to prevent future misallocations and ensure equitable distribution across regions.