Central European Morning Report: "European Strategic Agenda Discussions and Greek Political Response"

President Klaus Iohannis Hosts Meeting with EU Leaders to Shape Future Strategic Agenda: President Klaus Iohannis convened a crucial meeting at the Cotroceni Palace alongside European Council President Charles Michel. The gathering, attended by Prime Ministers from Belgium, Hungary, and Croatia, focused on shaping the future Strategic Agenda of the European Union. Discussions, spurred by the recent informal European Council meeting in Granada, emphasized priorities for 2024-2029. Themes including security, global engagement, EU enlargement, resilience, and competitiveness took center stage. The meeting underscores Romania's commitment to actively contribute to EU policy shaping and advancing common goals on the international stage. Further deliberations will occur among EU leaders, aiming for adoption by the European Council later this year.

Greek Government Responds to Opposition Leader's TV Interview: Following a televised interview by SYRIZA's leader, Stefanos Kasselakis, the Greek government issued a response, highlighting concerns over his lack of depth on crucial issues. Pavlos Marinakis, a government spokesperson, criticized Kasselakis's interview, noting its apparent lack of substance despite its duration. Marinakis emphasized the president's demonstrated lack of basic knowledge and noted an "arrogance" in his demeanor. The response suggests skepticism towards SYRIZA's approach, implying a reliance on toxicity in their electoral strategy. The exchange underscores the ongoing political tensions in Greece and sets the tone for potential future confrontations between the ruling party and the