From Sofia to Montenegro, the Greek PM calls for a new EU borrowing mechanism for defense while advancing energy corridors and regional infrastructure links across the Balkans.
Athens is seeking to establish itself as a central geopolitical actor in Europe’s enlargement strategy, with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis calling for accelerated EU integration of the Western Balkans amid growing regional instability and global power competition.
The agreements were quickly pushed onto the agenda of the Turkish Parliament, in contrast to the usual lengthy approval processes for similar military agreements. Ankara views them as part of a broader strategy to enhance defense cooperation and address regional security threats.
Mayors from 44 Balkan cities have arrived in Athens to attend the second gathering of the B40 Balkan Cities Network on Monday and Tuesday.
