“From Madrid, Mitsotakis Sends a Signal: Greece–Spain Align on Ukraine, Middle East and the Economy”

At a critical juncture for Europe and the international order, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared in Madrid alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, projecting a clear message of strategic convergence and political alignment between two Southern European capitals seeking a stronger voice in Brussels.

Speaking after their meeting, Mitsotakis stressed that his visit “reflects the shared will to further strengthen our common positions” at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, from Ukraine to the Middle East, and growing economic and social pressures across the EU.

Political and Strategic Convergence

Sánchez on Greece’s trajectory: The Spanish prime minister pointed out that “Greece has moved from the euro crisis to presiding over the Eurogroup”, underscoring Athens’ transformation into a pillar of stability and credibility within the European Union.

According to Sánchez, economic growth, security, migration and climate policy form the backbone of Greek–Spanish cooperation, with the two leaders sharing common ground on Ukraine, the Mediterranean and EU cohesion.

“Our countries’ growth paths run in parallel. Common security, climate policy and the CAP are central pillars of our cooperation,” Sánchez noted.

Mitsotakis and the European Agenda

For Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Madrid meeting was also an opportunity to underline Greece’s broader European and international role, insisting that coordination among like-minded EU states is essential as the Union faces overlapping crises.

Among the key points raised:

• Unwavering support for Ukraine, including strengthening its energy security.
• Middle East developments, with emphasis on diplomacy, humanitarian access and long-term stability.
• Venezuela, where Mitsotakis referred to the need for orderly political change in line with international law.
• Migration and asylum, highlighting the pressure on frontline states and the need for fair burden-sharing across the EU.

Mitsotakis also emphasized that both Greece and Spain have emerged stronger from the financial crisis, opening new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment and infrastructure, particularly given their strategic positions in the Mediterranean.

Diplomatic Symbolism and Timing

Notably, this marked the first visit by a Greek prime minister to Spain in more than 13 years, a fact not lost on diplomats. It signals Athens’ intent to reactivate alliances in Southern Europe, especially at a time when decision-making in Brussels is increasingly shaped by shifting geopolitical balances.

The Parapolitical Undercurrent

Beyond the official statements, the Madrid meeting also carries parapolitical weight. While Mitsotakis faces domestic tensions over issues such as farmers’ protests and EU trade agreements, his outward-looking diplomacy reinforces an image of stability, predictability and European alignment—a contrast the government is keen to highlight at home.

In that sense, Madrid was not just about bilateral ties. It was also about positioning Greece as a serious, reliable interlocutor within the EU, capable of bridging North and South, economy and security, national interests and European strategy.

The Mitsotakis–Sánchez meeting sends a clear signal: Greece and Spain are closing ranks on key geopolitical and economic issues, seeking greater influence within the EU at a time when unity, coordination and credibility are under pressure.

Source: pagenews.gr