Parliamentary inquiry committee on Novartis more likely for former minister than ex PM

The Greek government is considering separating the case file on the alleged intervention of former justice minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos and former prime minister Alexis Tsipras in the ongoing Novartis inquiry, and agreeing to the creation of a special investigative committee only for the former, according to information.

Lawmakers will decide whether to examine if the two politicians attempted to influence the official probe into the alleged bribery of politicians and doctors by the Swiss drugs manufacturer Novartis to incriminate their political rivals.

The file was sent to Parliament by the corruption prosecutor investigating the case and is expected to open on Wednesday so that political parties can be informed about its content.
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said New Democracy will announce its position on the issue on Wednesday, through its...