The relabeled corn that rewrote European law
1986: relabeled corn from Yugoslavia lands in Greece to claim subsidies - can one cargo redefine international law?
The relabeled corn that rewrote European law
This episode explores the Alfonsina case, where the Greek government was accused of defrauding the European Economic Community. It delves into the political climate and the mechanisms of the fraud, raising questions about national interest versus international obligations.
Event: Alfonsina Case
Date: May 8, 1986
Location: Port of Thessaloniki, Greece
Commodity: Corn
Fraudulent Value: $144 per ton
- The cargo ship Alfonsina docked in…
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