Agricultural unionist George Xylouris, nicknamed 'Frappes,' faces prosecution for disobedience due to his failure to appear before a parliamentary committee investigating illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE.
George Xylouris, an agricultural unionist better known by his nickname 'Frappes,' is facing legal action for disobedience related to his conduct in the Greek Parliament during a committee investigation into illegal subsidies linked to the Organization for the Payment and Control of Communal Aid (OPEKEPE). His failure to attend the committee hearing, citing his right to silence, has raised allegations about the legitimacy of his refusal as he is not currently under any charges.
This action has led to considerable backlash from opposition party members in the Greek Parliament, prompting discussions regarding the rightful privileges of witnesses within such inquiries. The committee decided to escalate the situation to the prosecution, bringing into question whether Xylouris indeed has the right to remain silent in this context or if his actions constitute disobedience under Greek law.
Xylouris has been summoned to face trial for this disobedience on March 30 at the Single Member Misdemeanor Court in Athens. This case highlights the complexities of parliamentary privileges and the legal implications of non-compliance during official inquiries, which could set precedents for how similar situations are handled in the future.
