Allegations of Exam-Free Recruitment in the Public Service
November 12, 2026
MP Zacharias Koulias accused the government of a recruitment scandal in the Public Service, where 160 individuals were hired without proper examinations. He claimed that many of these hires were friends of officials and that experienced staff were not replaced. The chairman of the Internal Affairs Committee mentioned some actions taken, but they faced resistance. Many view the situation as urgent and harmful to public service delivery. If the current situation continues, it could lead to serious consequences for local administrations.