Hard-Right Shakeup in Greek Migration Ministry Amid Fraud Allegations Exposes Deep Political Rot

The recent resignation of Makis Voridis from Greece’s migration and asylum ministry amid accusations of participation in a large-scale organized fraud scandal uncovers a troubling weave of corruption and extremist influence deeply rooted in Athens’ conservative political ranks.Voridis, a seasoned right-wing heavyweight with a history stretching back to far-right factions aligned with authoritarian figures, stepped down to defend himself against allegations linked to fraudulent farm subsidy distributions. Yet his resignation comes not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader unraveling implicating multiple lawmakers within the ruling New Democracy coalition.Replacing Voridis is Thanos Plevris, a fellow hard-liner whose...