Greece, Sweden Boost Ties

Greece, Sweden Boost Ties

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the economy and defense, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

The leaders also focused on protecting minors from digital addiction, highlighting Greece’s "Kids Wallet" app and exploring potential joint European initiatives. They exchanged views on artificial intelligence, with Mitsotakis stressing the need to balance innovation with proper regulation.

Further discussions included enhancing European competitiveness, collective defense, and the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework. Mitsotakis emphasized the need for increased funding to support joint European defense projects, referencing the Mario Draghi report.

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