# Greek Minister Dimitris Papastergiou political activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-minister-dimitris-papastergiou-political-activities > Updated: 2026-09-06T07:22:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Dimitris Papastergiou, the Greek Minister of Digital Governance, has been noted for his extensive connections to the country’s security apparatus. His background as the former Mayor of Trikala has facilitated long-standing communication channels with the Hellenic Police, various security agencies, and military personnel, specifically through his involvement with the School of Non-Commissioned Officers. In recent public appearances at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, Papastergiou addressed administrative and political matters. He asserted the integrity of the Recovery Fund, stating that “not a single euro” has been lost within his ministry. He also announced his intention to run for Parliament representing the Trikala constituency and commented on the need for election results that prevent future instability, while acknowledging the complexities of recent pension reforms. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Dimitris Papastergiou confirms Recovery Fund integrity in Greece Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou confirmed the security of Recovery Fund assets and announced his candidacy for the Trikala constituency ahead of upcoming elections. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimitris-papastergiou-confirms-recovery-fund-integrity-in-greece ### 2026-09-01: Dimitris Papastergiou maintains strong ties with Greek security forces Greek Minister Dimitris Papastergiou maintains significant, long-standing ties with the nation's armed forces and security services, rooted in his previous tenure as Mayor of Trikala. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimitris-papastergiou-maintains-strong-ties-with-greek-security-forces --- Cite as: Greek Minister Dimitris Papastergiou political activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-minister-dimitris-papastergiou-political-activities