Greece's treaty coverage runs deep \u2014 and includes one distinctly Greek exception most people never expect.
Covers all EU member states under Law 3251/2004, with no dual criminality check for 32 catalogue offences.
Extends coverage to all Council of Europe states through the traditional extradition process under the Greek Code of Criminal Procedure.
Roughly a dozen specific bilateral agreements exist alongside broader multilateral conventions such as UNCAC and UNTOC.
Greece recognises a notably broad exception for tax and press offences, in addition to the standard political and military offence exceptions.
Greece received roughly 304 extradition requests between 2014 and 2018, refusing between 10 and 20 percent of them.
CJEU case law allows Greek courts to pause EAW surrender where genuine detention-condition or fair-trial concerns are raised.
Greek nationality weighs in the Judicial Council's decision, but Greek nationals can still be surrendered under an EAW for prosecution.
Where no treaty applies, cooperation is not automatically foreclosed, though it becomes considerably more case-specific.
Most jurisdictions limit non-extradition to political and military offences; Greece extends this to a broader category covering tax and press-related matters.
Historical data shows a refusal rate in the range of 10 to 20 percent of requests received.
Yes \u2014 Greece continues to participate in evolving EU and international frameworks, so coverage should always be checked against your specific situation.
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