Development Ministry: Fines of 2.2 million euros on two supermarket chains

The Ministry of Development announced the imposition of fines exceeding 2.2 cardinal euros connected supermarket chains for violations of nett borderline caps and the codification of behaviour connected promotions.

“The implementation of the instrumentality connected user extortion is non-negotiable,” Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos stated.

Following the completion of audits conducted by the Interdepartmental Market Control Unit (DIMEA), the applicable decisions for the imposition of the corresponding fines were announced:

• The archetypal decision, imposing a good of 805,340 euros connected the institution “Lidl”, concerns breaches of the nett borderline cap, pursuing an inspection bid issued successful 2024 by Theodorikakos. The process was completed connected 5 September 2025.
• The 2nd determination concerns a good of 1,440,000 euros connected the institution “Sklavenitis”, for breaches of the nett borderline cap, pursuing an inspection ordered successful the summertime of 2025.

As provided for by the legislation, the two companies were informed earlier the announcement of the decisions.

Theodorikakos: The implementation of the instrumentality connected user extortion is non-negotiable

Development Minister Theodorikakos made the pursuing statement:

“The implementation of the instrumentality connected user extortion is non-negotiable. The instrumentality applies to everyone. Retailers indispensable show κοινωνικά work towards each citizens without exception. We are committed to supporting, successful each way we can, the disposable income of the Greek family, the mediate classes and particularly the astir vulnerable groups.”