The Greek Communist Party (KKE) has urged for the ongoing work of the investigative committee concerning the OPEKEPE scandal, expressing strong criticism towards the ruling New Democracy (ND) party. KKE claims that ND's push for this committee was merely a political maneuver aimed at evading the scrutiny of potential criminal responsibilities of their ministers. The KKE representatives in the committee, Nikos Karathanassopoulos and Diamanto Manolakou, emphasized that the developments confirmed their initial suspicions regarding ND’s intentions.

The party's statement highlights their belief that the scandal involving OPEKEPE, which operates within the framework of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), should have been examined without constraints. They contend that ND’s strategy of shutting down the investigatory process serves to obscure broader accountability linked to the scandal, which they argue stems from EU agriculture policies that many parties support.

Moreover, KKE's firm stand against the conclusion of the investigative committee signals its broader political strategy of advocating for government accountability and transparency in handling such scandals. The call for continued investigations echoes a national sentiment among those who feel that political entities are often shielded from the consequences of their actions, particularly in cases involving public funds and ministerial actions.