#Politics

President Maia Sandu took part in the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, co-hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali paid an official two-day visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of her counterpart, Nataliya Kiselova.

Greece’s Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis defended a government amendment temporarily suspending asylum applications from African migrants during Thursday’s parliamentary debate, stating it is constitutional and aligned with international and European law.

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday, the European Union pledged enhanced political and financial support for Ukraine, unveiling initiatives expected to mobilize up to €10 billion ($11.7 billion) in new investments for the country’s reconstruction.

Moldova’s Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu delivered a farewell speech marking the end of the current legislature’s four-year term, highlighting the body’s achievements amid a period he described as “full of challenges.”

Greece will no longer tolerate the daily arrival of thousands of migrants in small boats from North Africa, Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris said on Thursday.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called on Slovakia to lift its veto on the EU’s proposed 18th sanctions package against Russia.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday, stressed the importance of solidarity in defending shared values.

Israel has agreed to a set of urgent humanitarian measures aimed at easing the crisis in the Gaza Strip, following what the EU described as “constructive dialogue” between the two sides, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Thursday.

Romania has issued a five-year entry ban on Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban, sparking sharp political reactions in Moldova.

The European Commission is aware of Greece's plan to suspend processing asylum applications from boat arrivals originating in North Africa, Commission migration spokesperson Markus Lammert said Friday.

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominee for US ambassador to Greece, emphasized Greece’s growing strategic role as a pillar of stability in NATO and a vital energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Wednesday that the alliance faces increasing threats from both Russia and China, as it prepares for the possibility of a full-scale Russian attack on NATO territory within the next few years.

President Maia Sandu met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, praising him as a strong supporter of Moldova and its European path.

Main opposition leader Nikos Androulakis said Wednesday that only a PASOK-Movement for Change win in the upcoming elections can bring real political change and remove New Democracy (ND) from power.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 20–30% on imports from seven additional countries, effective August 1.

Greece will temporarily suspend processing asylum applications from irregular migrants arriving by boat from Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in Parliament on Wednesday.

Viorel Ursu will be appointed as Moldova’s Ambassador to Sweden, following a positive advisory opinion from the parliamentary foreign policy commission.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal on Tuesday evening to discuss the ongoing consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its impact on infrastructure, civilians, and regional security.

President Maia Sandu highlighted Poland’s role as a close ally and strong supporter of Moldova’s European integration during her working visit to Warsaw.

Greece made notable progress in strengthening rule of law in 2024, the European Commission said in its annual report released Tuesday, but emphasized that challenges remain and further reforms are necessary.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis described Tuesday as "one of the darkest pages in our parliamentary history," criticizing opposition parties for their stance during a vote on lifting the immunity of 14 New Democracy MPs.

Moldova celebrated 30 years since joining the Council of Europe with an official ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis marked six years since first taking office on July 8, 2019, with a video message reflecting on his tenure.