Greek government cloud contract controversy

In late July 2026, criticism of Greece’s planned public‑cloud procurement intensified. Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, via his institute, accused the government of a non‑competitive process that appeared pre‑selected, warning that the €235.5 million contract could limit bidders and lack genuine competition. At the same time, the administration announced a major upgrade of the gov.gr portal, adding personalized profiles, a secure messenger channel and single‑sign‑on.

The following day, the Institute of Alexis Tsipras (INAT) expanded its concerns, posing nine specific questions about the contract that would shift sensitive registries—such as electronic prescriptions, health records and pension data—to Microsoft Azure. INAT highlighted a contractual gap after the current agreement expires on 31 July 2026, the absence of an exit clause, unclear cost comparisons, and a fast‑track consultation that seemed to pre‑select the vendor. Funding was noted to be moving from the EU Recovery Fund to a permanent national line, raising further questions about the deal’s financial transparency and continuity plans.