There was no surprise from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, sources at the Justice Ministry note, following the barrage of letters from Laura Covesi.
Letters to both Giorgos Florides and the Commission regarding legislation to speed up the trial of cases involving accused MPs.
Commenting on the moves of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, competent sources recall the public statement of Laura Covesi at the Delphi Forum and stress that the European Prosecutor General “recognized publicly that there was substantial communication and understanding with the Greek government both for the acceleration of procedures and for the necessary legislative interventions that would enhance the effectiveness of investigations”.
Minister of Justice: Everyone can draw their own conclusions
According to Justice Ministry sources, after recalling the statements of the European Public Prosecutor,Laura Covesi on 22 April 2026, they underlined that she publicly acknowledged that there was substantial communication and understanding with the Greek government both on the acceleration of procedures and on the necessary legislative interventions that would enhance the effectiveness of investigations. “Everyone can draw their own conclusions,” the same Justice Ministry sources commented.
Detailed update from the Ministry of Justice
“Yesterday (4/22/26), we had a very good meeting with the Minister of Interior and we will have more resources to go further in this investigation. I had this discussion with the Minister of Justice about changes in legislation. I understand that they want to do something to speed up the process. I really welcome that. And I agree that we need to do something. I also expressed an opinion. Again, it’s not that I asked for something from the Greek authorities, but we have a review of 24 different court systems and we have a good view of what needs to be done,” said the European Public Prosecutor, Laura Covesi, speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum on 23 April 2026.
These public statements by the European Public Prosecutor, Ms Laura Covesi, at the 11th Delphi Economic Forum on 23 April 2026, clearly illustrate the true dimension of the cooperation between the Greek authorities and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Ms. Covesi herself recognized publicly that there has been substantial communication and consultation with the Greek government both on the acceleration of procedures and on the necessary legislative interventions that would enhance the effectiveness of investigations. It is therefore obvious that there was no surprise on the part of the European Public Prosecutor. And everyone can draw their own conclusions.”
