Greece is emerging as a European frontrunner, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving high praise from European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, during a meeting at the Maximos Mansion.
The discussions centered on the European Commission’s proposals for the new Multiannual Financial Framework, a long-term budget of nearly €2 trillion for the period after 2027. The Greek government emphasized the need to strengthen competitiveness, cohesion, and the Common Agricultural Policy, while advocating for a European funding mechanism to support flagship defense programs of common European interest.
The Prime Minister underlined: “Greece remains committed to the pillars of the European Union and is pushing for investments that will strengthen growth, security, and innovation across Europe.”
Commissioner Serafin highlighted the remarkable recovery of the Greek economy, stating: “I know how challenging a period Greece has endured, but you are living proof that structural reforms can truly restore growth and guarantee a better future for citizens.”
Under the new framework, a fivefold increase in spending for defense and security is proposed, along with a threefold increase in resources for protecting external borders and managing migration flows. At the same time, the Commission emphasizes support for start-ups and the implementation of advanced financial tools to boost innovation and geographic balance across Europe.
The Mitsotakis–Serafin meeting confirms Greece’s strong position in the European economic landscape, proving that structural reforms and strategic investments in critical sectors—development, defense, and security—deliver remarkable results.
Overall, Greece is cementing its role as a European leader, demonstrating that responsible and proactive policymaking can transform challenges into opportunities and place the country at the heart of Europe’s strategic and economic growth.