Taking the fight against corruption a step further

Additionally, similar teams in the local government administrations and the military commands have been forwarded to the Interior ministry. The anti-corruption teams will not just be dealing with cases where corruption is likely, but with revealing corruption cases themselves. All these teams will be under the aegis of the National Coordinator against Corruption.

Meanwhile, the coordinator, who answers only to the prime minister, is suggesting that the Siemens payoff compensation to the Greek state is used for financing educational programs which will train public sector auditors in their efforts to fight corruption.

With this move, the government is attempting to show a tough face against corruption, knowing it is a resourceful beast. Chances are the effect of such an ambitious move will be minimal, but the political will is what the government wants to communicate.