Μake us preferred on Google Kyriakos Mitsotakis is heading to Dublin for two consecutive summits over the next two days, as European leaders prepare to discuss the continent’s competitiveness, energy security and approach to artificial intelligence.
On Thursday, November 12, the Greek prime minister will co-chair a discussion on competitiveness and energy costs at the 9th European Political Community Summit.
On Friday, he will attend an informal meeting of the European Council, where EU leaders will discuss Europe’s strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time at this level.
Investment and Energy
Mitsotakis will present competitiveness as a matter of security and prosperity for Europe. His focus will be on investment in technology and artificial intelligence, supporting innovation and removing barriers within the EU single market.
On energy, Greece’s position will center on affordable prices and diversifying energy supply sources. Mitsotakis is expected to highlight Greece’s role as an energy and transit hub in the wider region.
He will also address the development of new trade, energy and digital corridors, as well as the protection of maritime routes and freedom of navigation.
Among those speaking at the panel co-chaired by Mitsotakis will be European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The EU’s 27 Leaders and AI
At Friday’s informal summit, which will also be attended by Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch, EU leaders will examine the infrastructure Europe needs to strengthen its international position in artificial intelligence.
The agenda will also cover the challenges AI poses to social cohesion and democracy, as well as international cooperation on the technology’s governance.
Mitsotakis has already called for a binding international framework, making the case during the United Nations General Assembly last September. At the time, he called for the establishment of a strong regulatory authority, arguing that self-regulation by major technology companies was inadequate. He also stressed the particular responsibility of the United States, where the most advanced AI models are being developed.
In Dublin, he is also expected to present Greece’s initiatives to protect minors online, with particular emphasis on a ban preventing children under 15 from accessing social media platforms.
The measure was approved by Parliament last month and is expected to come into effect at the beginning of the new year.
