Mitsotakis underlined that Europe is at a time when it needs to do more in this sector, to develop and fund the European defense industry, and not be dependent on third parties. "Anything less sends the wrong message," he underlined.
The European Commission on Monday described the failure of the new president of North Macedonia to mention the country's constitutional name during a ceremony swearing her into office as a "very unfortunate event", in response to a questions. He called on the country's newly elected authorities to continue to convince the EU that "they are committed to the European future of their country".
In a statement on his arrival at the Special European Council here on Thursday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was confident that EU leaders will finally reach agreement on migration and funding for Ukraine
An emergency European Council meeting will be held at the end of January, he added, to facilitate an agreement on the framework accepted by the 26 countries and not by Hungary.
The prime minister has also made an appeal for increased resources to deal with natural disasters.
At the two-day Summit, EU leaders will discuss the unfolding situation in the Middle East, continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, the EU's long-term budget, the economy, migration and external relations.
