Europe's Last Neutrals Rethink Defense: Cyprus Among Four States Adapting to the EU's New Security Doctrine
Historic shift in European security architecture as traditional neutrality gives way to collective defense amid growing geopolitical threats
Historic shift in European security architecture as traditional neutrality gives way to collective defense amid growing geopolitical threats
Twenty-two European leaders, including Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, have urged the European Union to adopt a tougher stance on illegal migration following the mass arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has rejected the criticism, warning that Europe must not respond to the crisis with division.
The unprecedented migrant surge into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has reignited a fundamental debate over Europe’s migration policy. While Brussels defended its long-term framework for migration management, the crisis exposed significant operational gaps, renewed political divisions among member states, and strengthened arguments in favor of stricter external border protection, a model long advocated by countries such as Greece.
Source: POLITICO Europe | The European Commission has launched its most ambitious artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative to date, aiming to establish seven AI Gigafactories across Europe, mobilize €30 billion in investment, and strengthen the bloc's technological sovereignty in the global AI race.
The EU's €150 billion SAFE fund is accelerating factory expansion, industrial integration and strategic autonomy. Yet the dispute over Britain's participation exposes a deeper political dilemma: Europe is building a common defense industry faster than it is defining the boundaries of its own security community.
France's Bastille Day military spectacle projected a vision of a stronger, more autonomous Europe. Yet behind the symbolism lies a fundamental strategic dilemma: the European Union is rapidly expanding its military capabilities but still lacks a unified political authority capable of making collective decisions in times of war. As uncertainty over America's long-term commitment grows, Europe's unfinished defence architecture is becoming one of the defining geopolitical challenges of the decade.
NATO's commitment to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP marks the most ambitious military investment drive since the Cold War. But as leaders gather in Ankara, Europe faces a difficult question: can it finance rearmament while preserving fiscal stability and political support?
New international surveys rank Greece as the leading destination for hospitality investment in Europe, attracting 43% of investor preference. Despite the strong momentum, investors identify four key challenges: labour shortages, seasonality, the limited presence of international operators, and a shortage of investment-ready hotel assets.
As EU Energy Ministers meet in Luxembourg, Greece is stepping up its call for deeper integration of Europe's electricity market. Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou argues that stronger cross-border grids and interconnections are no longer merely infrastructure projects but strategic pillars for Europe's competitiveness, energy security and economic cohesion. Athens is positioning itself as a leading advocate for a more integrated European Energy Union.
Against the backdrop of geopolitical instability in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and Europe’s ongoing search for energy independence, Greece is emerging as a key gateway for American LNG into Southeastern and Central Europe. The Atlantic See–Venture Global agreement, the Vertical Corridor project and the strengthening of US-Greek energy cooperation are creating a new strategic reality for the continent.
The former European Commissioner insists that every professional activity he undertook after leaving office had been formally approved by the European Commission. Denouncing what he describes as political and media exaggeration surrounding the case, Dimitris Avramopoulos raises a fundamental question: can European institutions retroactively challenge activities they themselves previously authorized?
By signing the SAFE agreement, Greece is not simply securing access to a new funding mechanism. It is positioning itself at the heart of Europe’s emerging defense and security strategy at a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Brussels faces a mounting debt crisis, while Greece emerges as one of Europe's strongest fiscal turnaround stories
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.
Eurelectric and industry leaders call for coordinated energy and digital policies as AI infrastructure accelerates across Europe
For the first time since the sovereign debt crisis, Brussels says Greece no longer faces macroeconomic imbalances. Markets see a success story. The numbers support it. But the next challenge may be even bigger.
Mitsotakis promises a public-sector revolution — but admits: “AI will wipe out jobs”
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis says Europe now faces asymmetric threats from both north and south — where energy dependence, maritime instability, and geopolitical fragmentation redefine security
OECD data reshapes the economic narrative as Greece posts strong real income gains, while debate intensifies over whether recovery is felt or only measured
Brussels sends hard-hitting message to Ankara as MEPs push for Cyprus talks under bizonal federation framework
Greek finance minister calls for unified capital markets, banking consolidation, and European “champions” to restore competitiveness against the US and China