Greek MP Karipidis raises concerns over agricultural subsidies and energy policy

Yiannis Karipidis, a Member of Parliament for Larissa representing SYRIZA, has raised formal inquiries regarding delays in the disbursement of agricultural subsidies in Greece. He noted that while a nationwide payment of approximately 7.8 million euros was made to 19,819 beneficiaries on October 31, 2026, thousands of producers remain unpaid due to various administrative reasons, including sanctions, pending issues, or falling below the 150 euro minimum threshold.

Additionally, Karipidis addressed the European Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, during a parliamentary committee meeting. He advocated for strong democratic oversight of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) and called for the taxation of excess profits. He emphasized that the transition to climate resilience must involve significant public investment and social justice to ensure that costs are not disproportionately borne by households and small businesses.