However, July and August will be decisive in determining whether the package can be further expanded — potentially reaching or exceeding €2 billion, depending on the performance of the economy and state revenues by September.
“Greece has a long-standing tradition of offering protection to people fleeing war and persecution. That tradition must be upheld,” the agency stated.
The ambassador nominee underlined Greece's critical role in NATO's southern flank, making special reference to the strong defense ties between the US and Greece and to the fact that Greece is one of the countries most consistently fulfilling its obligations in the alliance related to defense expenditures.
“If the trend of large boats carrying migrants persists, rest assured, we will significantly tighten the framework,” he added.
The development allows for a specified increase in defense spending without risking an excessive deficit procedure
The interim government in Tripoli estimates that there are currently three to four million illegal migrants in Libya. This statement came after a meeting between Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, along with his ministers, and senior European officials, including Greece’s Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris.
