Mitsotakis Calls for Rethink on EU Defence Ties
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking on Thursday about European security and defence, called for a more strategic approach in the EU’s partnerships with third countries—especially those not aligned with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. He warned against treating such relationships as mere business deals, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia
Mitsotakis also advocated for the activation of national "escape clauses" to help finance defence spending but emphasized the need for a broader European financing mechanism. He highlighted Greece’s 12-year defence plan and urged stronger support for defence-sector start-ups across Europe.
