Dimitris Kairidis described the case of Dimitris Avramopoulos “ridiculous,” arguing that it has been resolved since 2021 and will be closed shortly.

Approval from the European Commission and Kairidis’s reference to immunity

The assessment that the case of Dimitris Avramopoulos has no substantive basis was expressed by New Democracy MP, Dimitris Kairidis, while commenting on the latest developments.

As he noted, this is a “ridiculous affair”, which, according to him, was already addressed back in 2021. He explained that the former commissioner served on the honorary committee of an NGO, having previously received written permission from the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Mr. Kairidis also maintained that the relevant income had been properly declared, while Mr. Avramopoulos left that position approximately one year later.

Referring to the legal developments, he noted that the former commissioner might have had to testify, adding, however, that because he is protected by immunity, the competent authorities responded by issuing the relevant warrant.

“He will testify and put an end to the matter,” concluded Dimitris Kairidis, expressing his conviction that the case will not proceed further.