On Brussels for the crucial summit, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/b>, with his priority for our country in the new MFF 2028\u20132034 being the protection of Cohesion Fund resources and the CAP.<\/p>\n
The new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028\u20132034 (MFF), global macroeconomic balances, the latest developments in Ukraine and the Middle East, European defense and security<\/b>, are the key topics on the agenda for the 27 EU leaders at the Summit today and tomorrow in Brussels, with the Greek Prime Minister in attendance.<\/p>\n
Regarding the Multiannual Financial Framework, the leaders\u2019 discussion will focus on the new negotiating framework (Nego-Box) proposed by the Cypriot Presidency (for the first time with indicative figures).<\/p>\n
Greece\u2019s position, which the Prime Minister has also publicly articulated, is that the ambitious goals of the EU must be aligned with a European budget of ambitious scale.<\/b> The revenue of the new budget (existing and new own resources, as well as other sources of funding) must also serve the EU\u2019s increased strategic and investment priorities.<\/p>\n
A priority for our country remains the protection of funds for Cohesion and the Common Agricultural Policy, as well as ensuring that efforts to strengthen European competitiveness do not result in greater disparities among EU member states and regions.<\/p>\n
At the same time, and based on the positive experience of the Recovery Fund<\/b>, the prime minister has repeatedly advocated for joint European financing, including joint European borrowing, to finance investments in common European goods, such as energy and defense.<\/b><\/p>\nIncreasing competitiveness is a priority<\/b><\/h3>\n
In the debate on the EU\u2019s competitiveness and global macroeconomic balances, Greece\u2019s position is that the priority must be to increase the competitiveness of the European economy<\/b>, which is a key determinant of the trade deficit with China. Government sources note that, without underestimating the role of other factors, such as industrial subsidies<\/b> that lead to artificially lower prices, the fundamental problem lies in Europe\u2019s own weaknesses.<\/p>\n
These include the high cost of energy, obstacles to the functioning of the Single Market, and the financial fragmentation of the European continent. For these reasons, Greece\u2014they point out\u2014strongly supports the necessary investments and reforms in the European energy market, the deepening of the Single Market, and rapid progress toward the completion of the Savings and Investment Union.<\/b><\/p>\n
With regard to security and defense<\/b>, the Prime Minister\u2019s stated position\u2014which he is expected to reiterate\u2014 is that collective European defense must address threats to the entire continent\u2014in other words, a substantive 360-degree approach.<\/p>\nImmediate restoration of freedom of navigation<\/h3>\n
In the discussion on the Middle East, it is noted that Greece has, from the very beginning, advocated for de-escalation and the need to find a diplomatic solution<\/b>. Our country welcomes the latest developments and insists\u2014as the Prime Minister has stated\u2014on the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and immediately restoring freedom of navigation. Greece is also participating in the Franco-British initiative on the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\nPrime Minister\u2019s Schedule<\/h3>\n
The Prime Minister will at 16:00 Greek time<\/b> will take part in the EPP Leaders\u2019 Summit and then in the European Council Leaders\u2019 Summit at 7:00 p.m. Greek time.<\/b><\/p>\n
Earlier, at 12:00 p.m. Greek time<\/b>, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the keynote speaker at a high-level event in Brussels titled \u201cGreece\u2019s National Social Pact: A European Model for Social Dialogue.\u201d This event highlights the Greek example as a model to be emulated and as a benchmark for social dialogue at the European level.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameos<\/b>, European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu, responsible for Social Rights, Skills, Quality Jobs and Resilience, and Seamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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