(Luxembourg, 22 May 2026) - Today, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission in line with Recital 16 of Regulation (EU) 2020/2092 of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the budget of the European Union (Conditionality Regulation), pointing at recent legislative amendments and decisions with adverse effect on the independent and effective functioning of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Greece.
The hasty amendment to the Greek Code of Criminal Procedure, establishing a special procedure for felonies committed by Members of Parliament, has a negative effect on the EPPO’s ability to effectively investigate and prosecute offences under its competence in Greece. Moreover, the Hellenic Supreme Judicial Council’s recent refusal to recognize the full effect of the decision taken by the College of the EPPO on 12 November 2025, to renew the mandate of three European Delegated Prosecutors for 5 years, has a negative effect on the EPPO’s independence in Greece.
The European Chief Prosecutor therefore informed the European Commission about these developments, which cast serious doubts as to the Greek authorities’ compliance with their obligation of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) TEU.
The EPPO is the independent public prosecution office of the European Union. It is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU.