EU Summit

Costa added that discussions clearly focus on anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense, as well as on missiles, ammunition, and mobility.

Greece is at the forefront of the discussion on the necessity of a strong European defense, as its defense spending already exceeds 3% of GDP.

“Everyone should be concerned about ensuring Syria’s territorial integrity and protecting the country’s religious minorities,” Mitsotakis noted.

Mitsotakis is likely to stress that the European Union cannot remain absent from developments in the Middle East and the post-conflict situation in Syria at the EU Summit

The Council’s agenda will include critical issues amid developments in the Middle East, as well as the ongoing Ukraine-Russian war.

The European leaders’ agenda of discussions is expected to focus on the outcome of the recent U.S. elections and how it will impact the EU.

Mitsotakis is also said to advocate for EU agreements with third countries to facilitate migrant returns.

The prime minister will highlight Greece’s role as a pillar of stability and security in the region aiming to strengthen cooperation with key geopolitical partners.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis objected to the deletion of a paragraph on defense initiatives, "Flagship projects and defense initiatives of common interest across the EU."

The Greek prime minister is also expected to address European defense strategies.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, shortly after midnight following the conclusion of the first day of the Summit stated “The sanctions against Iran are a clear message that we want to send.”

The Greek PM stated that strategic self-determination of Europe means more investments in military equipment, adding that Greece had exceeded 2% of its defense spending as a percentage of GDP in recent years

High on the agenda of the EU Summit are discussions on the war in Ukraine, security and defense, and developments in the Middle East

€10.6 billion is earmarked in reallocations of funds

The agreement comes after weeks of negotiations with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban who had vetoed the aid package to Ukraine in December.

Widespread protests by disrguntled farmers across Europe, as the EU leaders meet in Brussels

Belgium’s farmers are heading for Brussels as the city prepares to welcome the 27 EU leaders for Thursday’s extraordinary summit, with some arriving on Wednesday for the ceremony in memory of Jacques Delors. There are already a few tractors stopped on streets close to the European Parliament, but there are no traffic bans in place […]

Greek PM responded to a series of questions during a press conference at the end of the EU Summit

Despite Hungary's opposition, the decision on candidate status was unanimously approved by 26 EU member states

Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands disagree with the new proposal, indicating a willingness for improvements. On the other hand, Hungary disagrees with the necessity of revising the multiannual financial framework and opposes finding funds for Ukraine through it.