In a scathing report, TAZ alleges scandals, cover-ups, nepotism, and corruption under Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s leadership since 2019

In a separate development, Mitsotakis later spoke by phone with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA)

In 2025, the prime minister stressed that Greece no longer needs scandals but demands truth, even if it exposes ongoing dysfunctions.

“We will focus on 25 priorities, basic reforms, which will make up the core of our government plan from now until the end of the year,” Mitsotakis said.

A central theme of the discussion was the continued coordination between Greece and Egypt on matters concerning maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean.

He also dismissed Ankara's annoyance with the declaration of a marine park in the Greek territorial waters in the southern Aegean, saying Athens doesn't discuss issues of sovereignty

The PM emphasized Greece’s dynamic entry into the European infrastructure network being developed around microchips and semiconductors.

‘All migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained,' the Greek PM announced in Parliament, referring to the ongoing situation on Crete from irregular migrant arrivals emanating from eastern Libya

Mitsotakis said he was still “determined” to honor the mandate the citizens had entrusted him with for “a stronger Greece”

Mitsotakis conveyed a message of perseverance, affirming the government’s intention to continue working through the current term with the conviction that Greece can improve further.

Mitsotakis emphasized the state’s responsibility to stand by the monastic republic and the broader Christian communities in the surrounding regions, including the Middle East.

The Commissioner also outlined upcoming legislative initiatives at the European level, including reforms related to returns and the concept of safe third countries, which are critical to combating irregular migration

“The state has proven inadequate in addressing the chronic dysfunctions of OPEKEPE,” Mitsotakis said in his opening remarks

He referred to a probe by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office pointing to misuse and outright fraud by the now disbanded Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy

Regarding the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime accord, Mitsotakis underscored the importance of the European Council's reaffirming language—at Athens' request—that deems the agreement 'null, void and illegal'

In a pointed message, Mitsotakis stated: “We must convey to the Libyan authorities that this practice cannot be accepted,” revealing his intention to seek the European Union’s backing on the matter.

Mitsotakis said he would raise the illegal Turkey-Libya memorandum and the rise of migration flows from Libya

Mitsotakis stressed he had the opportunity to raise the recent suicide attack in a Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus that killed 25 people

"I have asked the Minister of National Defence and the military leadership to ensure that naval ships are dispatched outside Libyan waters," Mitsotakis said.

“Europe must rise to the occasion in the interest of international peace and prosperity,” emphasized Mitsotakis in his weekly review post.