Rising geopolitical tensions and coercive tactics challenge the EU’s unity, prompting calls for stronger defense, industrial, and foreign policy measures

"I would suggest that the SAFE regulation be called a backdoor regulation , if certain partners attempt to implement it through tricks so that unanimity of EU members is not required for agreements with third countries."

Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline.

Greece has consistently exceeded NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending target—even at the height of the public debt crisis.