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Freedom of the Press
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TIF: Journalists Union claims that government blocked questions from journalists and media
Freedom of the Press
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Two leading journalist unions allege state broadcaster failed to provide non-objective coverage of the Tempi…
Freedom of the Press
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ERT: Recruitment opacity and precarious work as threats to press freedom
Freedom of the Press
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The ban on broadcasting trials as a restriction on freedom of the press and the…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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BBC: Greek coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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DPA: Personal data breach by MEP Asimakopoulou and the Ministry of Interior
Conflict of interests in the public sector & Revolving Doors
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Conflict of interest: The case of the constitutional expert Antonis Manitakis
Freedom of the Press
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Complaints of police violence towards journalists during the coverage of a strike in Thessaloniki
Freedom of the Press
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Complaint of police violence against journalist Spyros Halikias
LGBTQI Rights
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Verbal and physical assault on LGBTQ+ individuals in Thessaloniki
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Shipwreck in Pylos: Greece’s responsibilities against the background of the European Ombudsman’s report and the…
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
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PRAB report: allegations of 50 pushback incidents from Greece involving 2,157 refugees and migrants
Freedom of the Press
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MP’s on air verbal attack on journalist widely condemned
Excessive Surveillance
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Hellenic Data Protection Authority report reveals issues related to the protection of the constitutionally guaranteed…
Excessive Surveillance
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Security and Intelligence Agencies failed to inform ADAE about thousands of wiretaps in a timely…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Aegean Boat Report denounces the refoulement of 11 refugees
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5083/2024 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Interior – January 2024
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Aegean Boat Report denounces the refoulement of 12 refugees
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Aegean Boat Report denounces the refoulement of 16 refugees
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Investigation reports 2,010 incidences of refoulement with 55,445 victims in the Aegean Sea
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5082/2024 and the rules of good legislation
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Aegean Boat Report denounces the refoulement of 22 refugees
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece referred to the CJEU on maritime spatial plans; infringement: INFR(2021)2226
Freedom of the Press
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Violation of the principles of public broadcasting in support of the government’s position
Freedom of the Press
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International and domestic condemnation of Greek government’s stance on surveillance of journalists
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5079/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Transparency in the action of public authorities
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Law 5078/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Question of excessive police violence against a protest at the Ministry of Interior
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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GCR: Unsuitable living conditions for refugees in Kos
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Greek National Human Rights Commission collects testimonies alleging the informal forced return of thousands of…
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5076/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Freedom of the Press
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New lawsuits filed by Grigoris Dimitriadis against media outlets and journalists condemned as SLAPPs.
Freedom of the Press
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Documento condemn the imposition of a fine by the Authority for Public Revenue as politically…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of incidents of police arbitrariness following the injury of a police officer
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5073/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Question of excessive police violence in the death of a 17-year-old Roma boy in Boeotia
Legislative Procedure
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The amendments to Law 5069/2023
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Case of Mirzai and Others v Greece – Conviction of Greece for violation of Articles…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaint of police violence by a minor in Milos
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece referred to the CJEU for late payments in the health sector – infringement: INFR(2019)2298
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece referred to the CJEU for failure to provide updated flood risk and flood hazard…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Second referral of Greece to the CJEU concerning a landfill site in Zakynthos; infringement: INFR(2009)2340
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Breach of the Late Payments Directive – Infringement: INFR(2023)2027
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Residence clause in Greek legislation on family benefits contrary to EU rules on family benefits;…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
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Partial transposition of the Directive on procedural safeguards for children in criminal proceedings – infringement:…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Late review, adoption and reporting of third river basin management plans and second flood risk…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union condemns the arrest of a journalist
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists receive judicial summons for a possible violation of official secrecy
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5072/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5062/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5063/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Video evidence depicts police violence against a person lying on the ground
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5058/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Development – October 2023
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure to fully transpose the legislation on the European Electronic Toll Service – infringement: INFR(2021)0523
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incomplete transposition of the Internal Electricity Market Directive – Infringement: INFR(2021)0037
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greek legislation with EU rules on proportionality test obligations – infringement: INFR(2021)2200
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist denied access to refugee camp
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Articles 3 and…
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5057/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5056/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of police violence during the evacuation of a squat in Heraklion
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect application of Commission Implementing Decision C(2020)2672 introducing a digital seal on the uniform format…
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5055/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5049/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged incidents of police violence against demonstrators in Larissa
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure of Greece to transpose the Working Time Directive for inland waterway transport into national…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Alleged incident of police violence against journalist Giorgos Fakis
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5047/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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The Case of Mr Manioudakis: Complaint of an incident of police brutality leading to death
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of unprovoked assault and arrests at the National Technical University of Athens (N.T.U.A)
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5046/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5045/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged incident of police violence against a lawyer during the exercise of her duties
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incomplete transposition of the Administrative Cooperation Directive: INFR(2023)0014
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect application by Greece of EU aviation safety regulations – infringement: INFR(2023)2078
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure of Greece to ensure that operational entities comply with Regulation (EU)2021/116 – Infringement: INFR(2023)2051
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure of Greece to comply with Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 on identity cards and of residence…
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Interior – July 2023
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Unlawful use of deadly force by a police officer
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaint of excessive police violence during an incident in Kaminia
Penal System
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Lawyer arrested during the performance of his duties
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Refoulement and confiscation of the personal belongings of refugees by the Greek authorities
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Case H.A. and Others v. Greece – Greece condemned for violating Articles 3 and 13…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure to transpose the Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions – infringement: INFR(2022)0352
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greece with EU car tax rules – infringement: INFR(2020)4001
Excessive Surveillance
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EU’s PEGA Committee report on illegal surveillance in Greece
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Unlawful refoulement of 12 refugees from Lesvos to Turkey
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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A letter from the Prime Minister to the Prosecutor of the Supreme Court is accused…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police officer arrested for unlawful use of weapons in Rhodope
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Alleged refoulement of 10 refugees from Samos to Turkey
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive 2005/36/EU infringement – INFR(2023)4003
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greece with the Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications – infringement: INFR(2022)4078
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect application of Directive 2011/7/EU due to delays in legal aid payments – Infringement: INFR(2023)4000
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance with EU rules on environmental noise – infringement: INFR(2017)2150
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect transposition and application of provisions of the Directive on seasonal workers – infringement: INFR(2023)2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Allegations of an attempt to interfere with the justice system
Legislative Procedure
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Legislative amendment on the electoral exclusion of neo-Nazis fails to follow good legislation rules
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5043/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 5041/2023
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged incident of violence against a 15-year-old by an off-duty police officer
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5042/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Freedom of the Press
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Condemnation of the arrest of three journalists and a cameraman
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Case A.D. v. Greece – Greece condemned for violating Article 3 ECHR
Independent Authorities
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Failure to advertise a competition to fill the post of the Governor of the National…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Hellenic League for Human Rights denounces the use of the term ‘illegal immigrant’ by the…
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5039/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period for the Immigration Code
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5036/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5026/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5035/2023 and the and the rules of good legislation
Excessive Surveillance
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Illegal surveillance of a Facebook security executive by Predator and the National Intelligence Service
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Frontex official recommended agency shutdown in Greece due to illegal refoulement practices
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints allege an incident of excessive police violence at the Volos courts
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Athens Administrative Court of First Instance: Detention of two Afghan asylum seekers was unlawful
Legislative Procedure
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The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Health –…
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Incidents of police arbitrariness during a demonstration over the Tempe rail incident (16.3.2023)
Penal System
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Georgiou v. Greece – Greece found to have violated Article 6 of the ECHR
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of tear gas use within a working metro station by police officers
Penal System
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged incident of beating and torture of a prisoner by police officers
Legislative Procedure
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The amendment to law 5029/2023
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5028/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece: European Court condemns Greece over air pollution in Athens
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints of an unprovoked attack by the police against Greek Communist Party members in Thessaloniki
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Writer Petros Tatsopoulos arrested after a libel complaint
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Question of excessive police violence against protesters at the Ministry of Labour
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5027/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
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The content of teacher training seminars criticised as ‘racist’
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Question of excessive police violence against teachers and students
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Environment and Energy…
Asset Declarations & Political Money
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Transparency backsliding in new legislation on asset declarations
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Environment and Energy –…
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Health – March 2023
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5024/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
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The Himaras Case: Financial prosecutor orders investigation after New Democracy MP resigns over public procurement…
Excessive Surveillance
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National Intelligence Service: Surveillance of six senior politicians and military officials
Legislative Procedure
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The amendment to law 5022/2023
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Health – February 2023
Legislative Procedure
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The amendment to law 5023/2023
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the consultation period by the Ministry of Environment and Energy – February…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance with the Habitats Directive in the design of wind farm projects in Greece –…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Late reporting by Greece on updates to programmes of measures under the Marine Strategy Framework…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Investigation reveals illegal refoulements in makeshift prisons on ferries
Excessive Surveillance
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MP Georgios Kaminis turns to judiciary to investigate possible monitoring by state agencies
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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EU Commissioner Johansson: Greece violates EU law on refugees
Legislative Procedure
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Unjustified shortening of the public consultation period by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs…
Legislative Procedure
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The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Culture and…
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5019/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged excessive and unjustified use of chemicals against football fans by police officers
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Administrative Court of First Instance of Kavala: detention of an Afghan asylum seeker was unlawful
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
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Savvaidou v. Greece – Greece found to have violated Articles 6 and 13 of the…
Independent Authorities
Excessive Surveillance
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European Parliament Committee urges Greece to restore the full independence of the judiciary and oversight…
Excessive Surveillance
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Chief of the General Staff of the Hellenic Armed Forces Konstantinos Floros under surveillance by…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Incorrect transposition of the Reception Conditions Directive – infringement: INFR(2022)2156
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Incomplete application of the Regulation on terrorist content on the internet – infringement: INFR(2022)2118
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect application of the EU Ecolabel Regulation – infringement: INFR(2022)2110
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Incorrect transposition of the Directive on the requirements for the recognition of beneficiaries of international…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
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Incorrect implementation in Greek legislation of Directive 2011/93/EU on combating child sexual abuse INFR(2019)2230
Excessive Surveillance
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Illegal use of spyware against more than 20 targets in Greece
Penal System
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Case B.Y. v. Greece – Greece found to be in violation of Article 3 of…
Excessive Surveillance
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National Intelligence Service: Surveillance of MEP Kyrtsos and journalist Telloglou
Legislative Procedure
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Law 5014/2023 and the rules of good legislation
Legislative Procedure
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The amendments to law 5013/2023
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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The Criminalisation of Humanitarianism
Excessive Surveillance
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15 constitutional law professors denounce Supreme Court Prosecutor’s opinion that ADAE has no competence to…
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Verbal and physical assault on journalists by police officers
LGBTQI Rights
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Negative references to sexual orientation and migrant backgrounds in a school textbook
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Legislative Procedure
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Government fails to seek the assistance of the National Commission for Human Rights in the…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Alleged use of excessive force against demonstrators in Thessaloniki
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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16-year-old Roma boy shot dead by Greek police
Excessive Surveillance
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For 2 years Ministers have failed to issue a Joint Ministerial Decision to enable ADAE…
Legislative Procedure
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The titling of legislation in the year 2022 and the rules of good legislative practice
Penal System
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Prosecution of human rights defenders attracts criticism
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Safi v. Greece: European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Use of excessive force and chemicals in court by police officers
Excessive Surveillance
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Minister Kostis Hatzidakis under surveillance by the National Intelligence Service
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
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Concerns raised around the compatibility of new legislation with the protection of the presumption of…
Freedom of the Press
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Prosecutor of the Supreme Court appears to threaten the press in response to criticism and…
Legislative Procedure
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The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Health
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Arbitrary deprivation of liberty of a staff member of Transparency International
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 5007/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Concerns around the compatibility of new legislation on the privacy of communications with the Constitution…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect application of VAT rules on postal services – infringement: INFR(2020)4049
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Photojournalist arrested and charged whilst on the job
Penal System
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Case G.T. v. Greece – Greece found to be in violation of Articles 8 and…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of incidents of excessive police violence during demonstrations on 13-12-2022
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Lyparis v. Greece – Greece convicted for violation of Article 10 of the ECHR
Freedom of the Press
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International Press Institute condemns issue of arrest warrant for journalist Petros Kousoulou
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Reported incidents of police violence on December 6, 2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
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Allegations of the excessive use of police force against a patient who was being transferred…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints of excessive police violence during an operation on 22 November 2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Football fans reportedly attacked without provocation by police officers
LGBTQI Rights
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The case of Barmaxizoglou et al. v. Greece – Conviction for violation of Articles 14…
Asset Declarations & Political Money
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Repeated extensions to the deadlines for the submission of asset declarations continues in 2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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The case of the Indares family: allegations of the use of illegal and unjustified force…
Legislative Procedure
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The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Finance
Excessive Surveillance
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Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias surveilled with Predator spyware
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Lawyer complains of excessive police violence and arbitrariness – The case of Mr. Kotselopoulos
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Complaint alleges that a migrant was subjected to torture by police officers
Legislative Procedure
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The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Justice
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4997/2022
LGBTQI Rights
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Allegations of discrimination against a trans woman in a public vocational training institute
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4996/2022
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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8 Turkish dissidents in search of asylum allegedly illegally repatriated by Greek authorities
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union denounces the lack of pluralism at the Athens News Agency
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4995/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
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Disabled student unlawfully charged tuition fees
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4994/2022
Penal System
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Makrylakis v. Greece – Conviction of Greece for violation of Article 6 ECHR
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure to notify measures transposing Directive (EU) 2020/262 on excise duties: INFR(2022)0063
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive (EU)2019/1160 infringement – INFR(2021)0408
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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transposition of the revised Road Infrastructure Safety Management Directive – infringement: INFR(2022)0060
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Violent arrest of a passer-by by police officers
Excessive Surveillance
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Report names politicians, journalists and businessmen under surveillance by Predator spyware and the Greek Intelligence…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaint alleging arbitrary police behaviour as a lawyer was unjustifiably detained
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Football fans reportedly attacked by police without provocation
Freedom of the Press
Excessive Surveillance
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Journalists investigating the wiretapping scandal allegedly under surveillance by state agencies
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of excessive police violence at a protest in Exarchia on November 4, 2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Incorrect transposition of Directive 2008/115/EC – infringement: INFR(2014)2231
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greece with Regulation 1143/2014 – infringement INFR(2021)2011
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure to send updated flood hazard and flood risk maps – infringement: INFR(2021)2254
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive 2005/36/EC – infringement: INFR(2022)4078
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4986/2022
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 10 of…
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4985/2022
Asset Declarations & Political Money
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Audit agency has failed to publish annual report on asset declarations since 2013
Freedom of the Press
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Wiretapping Scandal: Grigoris Dimitriadis files SLAPP lawsuit following his resignation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against a demonstrator
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against demonstrators at a student rally at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against protesters at a demonstration in Sepolia
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4982/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Excessive police violence against demonstrators alleged in Athens
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Law 4779/2021 restricts the free movement of capital as defined in Article 63 TFEU –…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Allegations of police violence against civilians on Strefi Hill
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against an American photojournalist
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4975/2022
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist facing legal action over reporting on the mismanagement of hospital funds
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4974/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece referred to the CJEU for non-compliance with Regulation (EC) 29/2009; infringement: INFR (2020)2050
Excessive Surveillance
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MEP and opposition party leader Nikos Androulakis under surveillance by the National Intelligence Service
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4972/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against demonstrators at a march
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Unjustified use of chemicals by police officer at Thanasis Papakonstantinou’s protest concert
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Councillor files complaint of assault by a police officer
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Obstruction of the legal profession by the Ministry of Immigration
Excessive Surveillance
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Attempted hack of opposition MP Christos Spirtzis with illegal Predator spyware
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4965/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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A complaint alleges a man was beaten in Omonia Police Station
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaint alleges an incident of police misconduct in Exarchia Square.
Excessive Surveillance
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An alleged attempt to surveil National Intelligence Service employees through Predator
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Journalists union complains that police prevented journalists from covering a strike in Malamatina
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Lawyers file complaint of police violence
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Law 4964/2022 fails to comply with Council of State decisions requiring public water companies to…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Human Rights advocates slam new governmental procedure to investigate refoulement allegations as lacking independence and…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure of the administration to protect a traditional settlement in Paros from unlawful construction
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Failure of Greece to fulfil its obligation to ensure the protection of public interest witnesses…
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4963/2022
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4964/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints of unnecessary and excessive use of force by police against protesters during a march…
Excessive Surveillance
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Opposition leader Nikos Androulakis targeted with Predator spyware
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints of unnecessary and excessive use of force by police against journalists during a march…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaint of an incident of excessive police violence
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4962/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police violence against a local councillor during demonstration
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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MP Yanis Varoufakis reports verbal abuse by a police officer
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Citizen Protection
Refugee & Migrant Rights
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Refoulement of asylum seekers despite interim measures issued by the European Court of Human Rights
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Environment and…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4960/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Development and…
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Justice
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Torosian v. Greece: European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Demonstrators beaten by police in Exarchia
Legislative Procedure
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Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4955/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greece with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/789 – infringement INFR(2021)0211
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4954/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Female student in Thessaloniki complains of arbitrary arrest
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Investigation records 1,018 incidents of `drift-backs’ of refugees by the Greek authorities
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
BVMN report: 206 pushbacks in Evros in May-June 2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4950/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4949/2022
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Allegations that immigrants were forced by Greek police to participate in the illegal push back…
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Finance
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greece with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/790 – infringement INFR(2021)0212
LGBTQI Rights
Report
Unlawful exclusion of transgender people from recruitment to the Hellenic Police Force
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Complaints of excessive violence and the racist targeting of Roma by the Hellenic Police
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Complaint alleges unprovoked police violence in the courts of Thessaloniki
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 infringement – INFR(2021)0209
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4938/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive 2006/22/EC – INFR(2018)2336
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive 2011/7/EU infringement – INFR(2010)4206
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against students on university premises
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4933/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4934/2022
Independent Authorities
Excessive Surveillance
Report
Questions raised by government`s choice of agency to lead investigation into the surveillance of journalist
Penal System
Report
The case of Zographos and others v. Greece – European Court finds Greece to be…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Arbitrary arrests and beatings reported during student protests
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greek legislation with the Data Protection Directive in the context of law enforcement;…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greek legislation with Directive (EU) 2019/713 infringement – INFR(2021)0210
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4926/2022
Legislative Procedure
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4920/2022
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Complaint of racist targeting of Roma community by a municipal councillor in Salamina
Independent Authorities
Penal System
Report
Excessively long retention of fingerprints by the Hellenic Police
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4919/2022
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters in Thessaloniki on April 6
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4918/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4917/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4916/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4915/2022
Penal System
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Education in prisons – The Dimakis case, 2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4914/2022
Penal System
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Greece facing multiple trials in the European Court of Human Rights for torture and unlawful…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4908/2022
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4903/2022
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Administration fails to comply with Court of Auditors Decisions
Legislative Procedure
Report
The unjustified shortening of the legislative public consultation period by the Ministry of Interior
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
UNHCR statement on human rights violations in Greece
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Investigation presents evidence of the illegal pushback of three people from Greece to Turkey
Penal System
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Articles 3 and…
LGBTQI Rights
Report
Discrimination against a gender-diverse child in high school on the basis of gender expression
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Shooting at Roma minors following a car chase
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Journalist arrested for documenting the violent arrest of a woman
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Journalist Christos Avramidis targeted by police officers in Thessaloniki
Legislative Procedure
Penal System
Report
The amendment of Article 187 of the Penal Code by law 4908/2022
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces the summons of a journalist
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers protests the campaign of persecution’ against the free press
Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Religion
Report
UN decision demonstrates that Greece continues to violate rights to conscientious objection
Asset Declarations & Political Money
Report
Extensions to the deadlines for the submission of asset declarations continue in 2021
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Ban placed on Afghan asylum seeker from leaving Reception Centre ruled unlawful
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Failure to transpose EU Directive 2019/1937 into Greek legislation
Legislative Procedure
Report
Complete disregard for the legislative initiative of the opposition
Legislative Procedure
Report
The violation of the rules of good legislation as reflected in the titles of the…
Freedom of the Press
Report
MEP George Kyrtsos complains of exclusion by the Greek public broadcaster, ΕΡΤ
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4876/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4872/2021
Transparency in the action of public authorities
Report
Exemption from the obligation to submit the National Development Program to public consultation
Legislative Procedure
Report
An illegal amendment, irrelevant in content to the main bill, transfers dozens of National Intelligence…
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers expresses its support for a journalist facing trial for…
Penal System
Report
The premature release and destruction of the vehicle in the case of the killing of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Failure by Greece to establish and send copies of maritime spatial plan-infringement: INFR (2021) 2226
Asset Declarations & Political Money
Report
An unjustified exemption from the obligation to submit asset declarations
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
The Ombudsman investigates an illegal deportation to Turkey
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Lack of access, and/or significant obstacles to access to the asylum procedure due to the…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Incorrect transposition by Greece of the EU Directive on the right of access to a…
Asset Declarations & Political Money
Report
Shortcomings in the publication of the work of the The Committee of Parliament for the…
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union condemns increasing phenomenon of lawsuits against journalists by political figures
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non transposition of Directive (EU) 2020/1504 on crowdfunding services providers by Greece: INFR(2021)0218
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Incorrect transposition and implementation of certain provisions of Directive 2012/34/EU establishing a single European railway…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Changes to terms of legal immunity of members of tax dispute resolution bodies
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Greece called upon to revoke Ministerial Decision designating Turkey a safe third country for asylum…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4871/2021
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns litigation against journalists and their sources which aims…
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists Union denounces lawsuit brought by an executive of Hellenic Gold
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Asylum seekers’ access to financial aid suspended for months, and permanently denied to those not…
Freedom of the Press
Penal System
Report
Changes to Article 191 of the penal code risk endangering the right to freedom of…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Refugee children living in Ritsona reception center denied access to education in 2020 and 2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-conformity of Greek provisions with the Directive (ΕU)2018/958 on a Proportionality Test before adoption of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-compliance of Greece with the directive on urban wastewater treatment – violation: INFR (2020) 2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4865/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Incorrect application of Regulation (EC)29/2009 – infringement: INFR(2020)2050
Penal System
Report
Member of Parliament summoned for questioning without the legally required prior permission of the Parliament
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4864/2021
Excessive Surveillance
Report
The Cisco case: The government violates GDPR and personal data protection legislation
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Official complaint filed after a 20 year old man was beaten by police in Crete
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police attacked journalist with chemicals
Freedom of Assembly
Report
“Freedom of Assembly at Risk”: Amnesty International report denounces unlawful use of force in the…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4859/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence at a protest outside the Turkish Embassy
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
LIBE Committee and Commissioner Johansson urge investigation of illegal pushbacks and expulsions from Greek territory
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
Report
Concerns surround the establishment of the new governmental committee for major public works
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Moroccan citizen lodges complaint that he was unlawfully returned to Turkey on two occasions, along…
Excessive Surveillance
Report
Accusations and revelations regarding the surveillance of citizens by the National Intelligence Service
Freedom of the Press
Report
Dutch journalist subjected to intimidation and attacks after questioning the Prime Minister about pushbacks of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Bad application of (the Landfill) directive 1991/31/EC and of the (Waste framework) directive 2008/98/EC: INFR(2021)2166
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 5, paragraph…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
European Commission calls on GREECE to remove the requirement of Greek nationality to access high-level…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Failure by Greece to notify complete transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2018/2002 amending the Energy…
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Refoulement (illegal return) of a political refugee with recognized refugee status
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
The submission of a report by the Deputy Minister of Sports to the Administrative Court…
Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Religion
Report
Ministry of Education’s procedure to exempt students from religious education in schools fails to comply…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Photojournalist injured by police water cannons
Transparency in the action of public authorities
Independent Authorities
Legislative Procedure
Excessive Surveillance
Report
Legislative amendment prohibits informing a citizen that the confidentiality of their communications has been removed
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
Report
Criminal complaint filed by SYRIZA against the Secretary General of Anti-Crime Policy, Sofia Nikolaou
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Greece referred to the EU Court of Justice over air pollution
Independent Authorities
Report
Allegations and doubts around the objectivity and independence of the National Council for Radio and…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Violence against protesters and passers-by in Exarcheia
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Police killing of Nikos Sampanis: Racial profiling and violation of the rules of police engagement
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Development and Investment
Freedom of Speech & Expression
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 10 of…
Penal System
Report
Farooq and Others v. Greece – Greece condemned for violating Articles 3 and 13 of…
Independent Authorities
Report
Public authorities violate their legal obligation to assist the Ombudsman in investigating water pollution
Freedom of the Press
Report
The Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the continuing campaign of litigation against journalists
Independent Authorities
Legislative Procedure
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
Report
An exceptional procurement procedure and the “disappearing” negative opinion from the Hellenic Single Public Procurement…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Unlawful detention of activists in Lesvos
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Legislative Procedure
Report
Law 4855/2021 and its amendments
Legislative Procedure
Report
Unconstitutional amendment strengthens the gas industry through an extraordinary subsidy
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4830/2021
Penal System
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 8 of…
Freedom of Speech & Expression
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 10 of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-conform transposition of the Medium Combustion Plants Directive ((EU) 2015/2193) into Greek legislation: INFR(2021)2090
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Violence against protesters in Stavroupoli
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters at a rally in Athens
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4831/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4839/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4837/2021
Freedom of the Press
Report
Political party MeRA25 lodged a complaint against Greek public broadcaster ERT for “zero coverage” of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-conformity of Greek legislation with Directive 2014/59/EU (Bank Resolution and Recovery Directive) INFR(2021)2129
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4829/2021
Legislative Procedure
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
Report
Exceptional public procurement procedure for contracts for flood protection studies and works to fire-affected regions
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters at an anti-racism event
Legislative Procedure
Report
The systematic exclusion of judicial associations from legislative proceedings in matters of justice
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation for relocation of a settlement in Western Macedonia due to its…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4816/2021
Independent Authorities
Report
Changes made to the candidate profile and appointment method of the President of the Anti-Money…
Legislative Procedure
Report
The government disregards environmental protection with an unconstitutional amendment that facilitates off-plan construction
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers calls for legal reform to ensure the freedom of…
Penal System
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Excessive police violence against defendants in a courtroom
Legislative Procedure
Report
Law 4807/2021 and its amendments
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4809/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Verbal and physical abuse by a police officer towards a citizen that was being taken…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-conformity of National Legislation with the Directive 2014/67/EU: INFR(2018)2233
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Non-conformity of Greece legislation with Directive (EU)2017/541 on combating terrorism: INFR(2021)2085
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4812/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4820/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Failure to designate a body referred to in Article 16(12) of Regulation (EU) 376/2014 on…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Non-conformity of the Greek measures transposing the (Council) Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4811/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-communication of transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2018/851 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste: INFR(2020)0416
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Greece failed to fulfill obligations under the Invasive Alien Species Regulation: INFR(2021)2011
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces an attack against a journalist
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Legislative Procedure
Report
Failure to comply with Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency: INFR(2018)2260
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence reported against protesters at a rally in Athens on June 26
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Failure to comply with certain requirements of Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom: INFR(2021)2080
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Civil servants prohibited from testifying freely in trials involving the Greek public sector
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-communication of transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2018/852 amending the packaging Directive: INFR(2020)0417
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police officer attacks a journalist covering a student occupation
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-communication of transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2018/849: INFR (2020) 0414
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Non-communication of transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2018/85 amending Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Greece’s non compliance with Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision in infringement…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters in Agrafa
Independent Authorities
Report
Critique surrounds elections of the new leadership of ASEP (Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection)
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
European Court of Justice: Greece violates its EU obligations by failing to recover unlawful aid
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4799/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4798/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Ministry of Finance declares public sector bank accounts to be exempt from seizure
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Legislative Procedure
Penal System
Report
Members of the committees advising the government in relation to the pandemic are guaranteed immunity…
Freedom of the Press
Report
“Threats will not silence journalists” Journalist Giorgos Karaivaz gunned down in cold blood
Freedom of the Press
Report
The International Press Institute (IPI) calls for an investigation into an alleged threat on the…
Freedom of the Press
Report
ERT journalist complains of censorship in the public broadcasting service
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
New naturalisation process creates legal uncertainty and excludes many from the acquisition of Greek citizenship
Freedom of the Press
Report
ΕΣΗΕΑ για κατάργηση διαδικασίας του αυτοφώρου
Independent Authorities
Report
Article 70 of law 4795/2021 and the amendment of the provisions for the term of…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4792/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4796/2021
Freedom of the Press
Report
SYRIZA files an official complaint against ERT, the Greek public service broadcaster, for failing to…
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the extrajudicial proceedings brought by the Greek Police…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Investigation into an incendiary device thrown by a police officer or a person under police…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4790/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against demonstrators at a protest rally
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4787/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
The Cisco case: The government violates parliamentary rules of procedure
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Minister of Development and Investment attends baptism despite pandemic restrictions suspending religious ceremonies
Penal System
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Article 5 of…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4786/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Freedom of Assembly
Report
Incorrect transposition of the Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia by Greece: INFR(2021)2063
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Incorrect application of Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA on the exchange of criminal record information: INFR(2021)2144
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4783/2021
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4784/2021
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police attack on journalists during protests in Nea Smyrni
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
A policeman slapped a girl at a protest in Nea Smyrni
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Excessive delays in payments to companies in the health sector in infringement of EU law:…
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters during a demonstration in Panormou
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence reported against demonstrators at a protest in Syntagma Square
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protesters at a demonstration in solidarity with prisoner Dimitris Koufontinas
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4782/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Riot police attack journalists in Omonia
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4781/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Unnecessary police violence against protesters reported during university occupation
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Bad application of Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment by Greece: INFR(2020)2354
Freedom of the Press
Legislative Procedure
Report
Bias and misinformation on ERT, the public service broadcaster, in favor of a government bill
Refugee & Migrant Rights
Report
Six humanitarian organisations present evidence of illegal pushbacks by Greece
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4778/2021
Freedom of the Press
Report
Public broadcaster ERT censors coverage of Prime Minister’s violation of coronavirus quarantine measures
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4770/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Non-conformity of Greek legislation with Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (PIF Directive): INFR(2021)2236
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Police violence against protestors at an education rally in Thessaloniki
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4777/2021
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
A policeman elbows a protester in the face
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4771/2021
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Concerns as the Prime Minister attends large dinner event despite pandemic restrictions
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4772/2021
Freedom of Assembly
Report
Third ban in three months is placed on public gatherings
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislative process for amendments in law 4765/2021
Freedom of the Press
Report
The Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the phenomenon of politicians litigating against journalists
Transparency in the action of public authorities
Report
The Cisco case: The government violates transparency legislation
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Education
Penal System
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Articles 3 and…
Freedom of the Press
Report
A journalist alleges that they were forced to resign following pressure from the Prime Minister’s…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Greece condemned by the Court of Justice of the European Union for insufficient protection of…
Asset Declarations & Political Money
Report
Repeated extensions to the deadlines for the submission of asset declarations
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Freedom of Assembly
Report
December 6, 2020: Arbitrary and excessive use of force by police on anniversary of police…
Report
Prohibition of public gatherings ahead of the anniversary of the police killing of teenager Alexandros…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister violates legislation on public consultation
Penal System
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
Two lawyers among those arrested on December 6, 2020
Freedom of Assembly
Report
Restrictions placed on the right to assembly by law 4703/2020
Legislative Procedure
Report
Ministry of Education and Religion violates the legislation on public consultation
Legislative Procedure
Report
Ministry of Education and Religion violates the legislation on public consultation
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Speech & Expression
Report
Balaskas v. Greece – Greece found to be in violation of Article 10 of the…
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalist faces SLAPP lawsuit for investigative report on packaging recycling
Report
Prohibition of public gatherings ahead of the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces an attack on a journalist
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Penal System
Report
Legal provision terminates criminal proceedings against elected officials and local government employees
Freedom of the Press
Report
Public service broadcasting placed under the control of the Prime Minister
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalists Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns an attack on a newspaper
Freedom of the Press
Report
Former minister takes legal action against journalists
Legislative Procedure
Report
Minister of State violates the legislation on public consultation
Penal System
Report
European Court of Human Rights finds Greece to be in violation of Articles 3 and…
Legislative Procedure
Report
Ministry of Health violates the legislation on public consultation
Freedom of the Press
Report
Journalist arrested following defamation charges
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Finance
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Education and Religion
Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Religion
Report
Stavropoulos and Others v. Greece – Greece condemned for violating Article 9 of the ECHR
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
Report
The case of Vassilis Mangos: allegations of excessive police violence and arbitrariness
Penal System
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Prisoners’ rights: The Dimakis case, 2020
Penal System
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
Report
Education in prisons – The Anagnopoulos case
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Report
Illegal transport of waste from Greece to Liberia
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of the Interior
Report
Greek money laundering legislation regresses
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of the Interior
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of the Interior
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of National Defence
Asset Declarations & Political Money
Report
CIDA Parliamentary Committee announcement allows correction of asset declarations after submission deadline
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Finance
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of the Interior
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Religion
Report
Papageorgiou and Others v. Greece – ECtHR condemns Greece for violating the right to education
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Justice
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Citizen Protection
Conflict of interests in the public sector & Revolving Doors
Report
Revolving Doors: The case of Akis Skertsos
Conflict of interests in the public sector & Revolving Doors
Report
Revolving Doors: The case of Dimitris Economou
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Justice
Legislative Procedure
Report
Ministry of Culture and Sports violates the legislation on public consultation
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Development and Investment
Legislative Procedure
Report
Violation of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Health
Legislative Procedure
Report
Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport violates public consultation legislation
Legislative Procedure
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Two violations of the legislation on public consultation by the Ministry of Development and Investment
Concentration & Abuse of Power
Independent Authorities
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Legislative provision of retroactive incompatibility clauses removes serving members of the Competition Commission
Conflict of interests in the public sector & Revolving Doors
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Revolving Doors: From director of the ruling party’s and Prime Minister’s Press Office to President…
Penal System
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Presidential Decree transfers supervision of penal sentences from the Ministry of Justice to the Ministry…
Asset Declarations & Political Money
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Removal of the obligation to lift banking secrecy for the scrutiny of asset declarations
Public Procurement/Μisuse of Public Funds
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CJEU fines Greece for unlawful state aid supplied to the Skaramangkas Shipyards
Penal System
Rights of Ethnic Minorities & Vulnerable Groups
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Education in prisons – The Dimakis case, 2018
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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CJEU fines Greece for systematic pollution cause by municipal wastewater
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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European Court of Human Rights condemns Greece for the torture of prisoners by a police…
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece breaches EU law on Caretta caretta sea turtles
Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Religion
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Papavasilakis v. Greece – ECtHR condemns Greece for violating Article 9 of the ECHR
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Greece fined for breaching EU law on waste management
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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Legal immunity granted to members of three committees in the field of sports
Concentration & Abuse of Power
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CJEU condemns Greece for violation of EU labor legislation
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Υπόθεση Κουτσολιόντος και Πανταζής κατά Ελλάδας- Καταδίκη της Ελλάδας για παραβίαση του άρθρου 10 της…
