Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou says Greece backs Cyprus’s full participation in COP preparations, calling any exclusion unacceptable.

As EU leaders convene in Brussels, Greece is positioned to play a pivotal role on the budget, the Middle East, and EU enlargement

EU leaders signaled readiness for future diplomatic engagement with Russia while reaffirming support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Moscow.

Greece heads into the Brussels summit pushing for a larger EU budget, stronger cohesion funding, joint European borrowing, and a comprehensive approach to security amid mounting global challenges

The Greek prime minister referred to the issue of a release of EU funds to support Ukraine, in response to a press question

As two wars rage on its doorstep, the EU gathered its 27 leaders in Brussels and emerged with little more than strongly worded statements.

On migration, responding to a BBC question about allegations of migrant pushbacks from Evros into Turkey, Mitsotakis said that Greece's duty is to protect both its own borders and those of the European Union, and he would not apologize for those policies.

Greek prime minister calls for restraint, urges EU coordination, and warns that attacks on energy infrastructure could drive prices higher and fuel new migration pressures

As leaders arrive in Brussels and issue pre-summit statements, surging oil prices and Middle East tensions dominate talks, with Greece weighing diesel subsidies and EU states pushing for tax relief measures.

Leaders from 41 countries, including Greece, gather in Paris to discuss nuclear energy’s role in carbon-free power, innovation, and financing, with a focus on European independence and industrial competitiveness

The Greek Prime Minister warned that competitiveness alone is an abstract concept if it is not accompanied by more and better-paying jobs, as well as lower prices in the European market to address rising costs.

The 27 EU heads of state and government have gathered at the Alden Biesen castle in Belgium to examine how the bloc can reinforce its economic strength by simplifying legislation.

French president says Europe must be ready to engage with Russia if U.S.-led Ukraine peace efforts fail, highlighting the risk of being sidelined and rising war fatigue among EU nations

The French president says a one-month postponement could allow the EU and Mercosur to agree on stronger protections for farmers, as protests and political divisions across Europe cloud the future of the long-negotiated trade pact

After reiterating that the government remains open to dialogue, the prime minister sought to strike a chord with public opinion by invoking the holiday season and the need to avoid inconveniencing travelers.

Facing divisions over using frozen Russian assets, EU leaders opted to raise money against the bloc’s budget to keep Kyiv financed for the next two years, while leaving Russian funds frozen pending potential war reparations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia will seize additional Ukrainian territory by force if Kyiv and European leaders reject U.S.-brokered peace proposals, criticizing Europe for fueling “hysteria” over a NATO conflict

Moscow threatens legal action as EU leaders debate using immobilized Russian funds to finance Ukraine, with Belgium demanding guarantees against potential liabilities. Zelenskyy is currently holding a bilateral meeting with De Wever.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis backs EU-backed financial aid to Ukraine, emphasizing legal safeguards, fiscal responsibility, and continued European cohesion during Brussels summit discussions

Beyond Ukraine, leaders will hold an initial strategic debate on the EU’s next long-term budget for 2028–2034, aiming for agreement by the end of 2026.