The AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) has addressed allegations made by Vasilis Kokkalis, an MP from the SYRIZA-PS party, regarding agricultural support payments for approximately 29,000 livestock farmers who allegedly do not have registered production of milk or meat. In a detailed statement, the AADE clarified the process by which these payments are made and argued that there have been misinterpretations of service documents related to this issue. They emphasized that the financial support provided was based on verified tax and production data, as well as different categories of livestock farming activities.

Kokkalis raised concerns about the legitimacy of the payments during a parliamentary inquiry, prompting the AADE to release a formal response to clarify their position. In the response, the Authority highlighted that the subsidies were not given indiscriminately but were backed by thorough checks, thus refuting claims of impropriety. They also indicated that any references to a "technical solution" in communications were accidental and emphasized their commitment to ensuring that support mechanisms are correctly applied and monitored.

This exchange between a prominent opposition figure and the AADE sheds light on the ongoing debate regarding agricultural subsidies in Greece, particularly in relation to accountability and transparency in the allocation of public funds. The implications of this dispute point to larger questions about the effectiveness of agricultural policies and how they are perceived by both the political sphere and the wider agricultural community, demonstrating the nuances of governance in Greece's agricultural sector, especially under scrutiny from opposition parties.