Migrant arrivals in Crete rose 179% compared to the same period last year, she noted. Between January 1 and June 5, 5,083 migrants landed in Crete – more than all of 2024.
Additionally, she pointed out the gender balance in her team, with 11 women making up 40% of the European Commissioners, though she remarked that when the initial nominations were submitted, the figure stood at just 22%.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas to serve as Commissioner for Greece
"Something is not working properly. I don’t expect immediate solutions, but at least someone should address this."
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen expressed her gratitude to Greece and France for their support in combating the ongoing wildfires in Bulgaria through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen expressed her support for Cyprus and its reunification efforts on the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
