Commissioner Michael McGrath, in a written answer on 1 July 2026, declined to comment on the decision by Greece's Supreme Court Prosecutor not to reopen the wiretapping case, stating that the Commission does not comment on investigations and proceedings before national courts in individual cases. The answer, addressed to S&D MEPs Nikolas Farantouris, Yannis Maniatis, Nikos Papandreou, and Sakis Arnaoutoglou, reaffirms the Commission's general condemnation of illegal access to interpersonal communications and highlights the EU's legal framework for data protection and privacy. McGrath noted that the Commission's annual Rule of Law Report monitors developments, including allegations of illegal use of spyware, and that the 2026 report for Greece is set for publication in July 2026.
The answer contains no concrete proposals or commitments beyond existing monitoring mechanisms, signalling a cautious approach that avoids direct intervention in national judicial processes. The Commission's stance leaves the matter to Greek authorities, with potential follow-up limited to the upcoming Rule of Law Report's findings and recommendations.