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Mitsotakis on EU Summit, Greek-Turkish Relations, and Trump's Election
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis discusses the informal European Council summit in Budapest, focusing on EU competitiveness, Greek-Turkish relations, and the impact of Donald Trump's election.
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- What proposal did Mitsotakis make concerning defense spending and EU budget rules?
- Mitsotakis suggested that a portion of defense spending should be excluded from the calculation of spending limits, given Greece's significant investment in defense, which is nearly 3% of its GDP. He believes this approach is necessary to support countries that invest heavily in defense.
- What three areas of focus did Mitsotakis mention concerning the EU's competitiveness?
- Regarding the EU's competitiveness, Mitsotakis mentioned three key areas: innovation and productivity, energy, and strategic autonomy. He emphasized the need for more European interconnections and a review of electricity pricing to reduce reliance on natural gas. The summit also addressed the need to increase investment in the European defense industry.
- What were the main topics discussed at the informal European Council summit in Budapest?
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the informal European Council summit in Budapest focused on enhancing European competitiveness and autonomy. Discussions included innovation, energy, and strategic autonomy, aiming to bridge the gap with the US in innovation and address energy market distortions.
- What is the current state of Greek-Turkish relations, according to Prime Minister Mitsotakis?
- Mitsotakis highlighted the positive climate in Greek-Turkish relations, noting a meeting between the foreign ministers in Athens. While progress was acknowledged in areas like visa issuance and refugee cooperation, a common framework for discussing Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and continental shelves remains elusive.
- How did Mitsotakis comment on the impact of Donald Trump's election on Euro-American relations?
- Mitsotakis discussed the impact of Donald Trump's election on Euro-American relations. While acknowledging the importance of Euro-Atlantic relations, he expressed hope for de-escalation in trade rhetoric and highlighted the strength of Greek-American relations.