Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis argues that the EU needs new tools to address weaponized migration, citing events in Ceuta and past incidents in Greece, Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia as examples of migration being used as a geopolitical tool. He emphasizes the inadequacy of the current Migration and Asylum Pact in handling scenarios where migration is deliberately amplified to test European resilience.

Two firefighting helicopter crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in a midair collision near Athens while battling a wildfire. The incident occurred amid Europe's escalating wildfire crisis, with France and Spain also experiencing large-scale fires and evacuations.

Two firefighters, a Greek and a Danish national, died in a midair helicopter collision while battling wildfires near Athens. Greece faces multiple uncontrolled blazes, with over 2,500 people evacuated in western Attica and 200 homes destroyed, as climate change exacerbates fire risks across Europe.

Two fire brigade helicopters collided in Greece as wildfires spread. One crew is safe, while the second is still being searched. Prime Minister Mitsotakis warned of 'extremely difficult' days ahead, and an expert described the situation as a 'megafire.'

Europe's wildfire crisis intensified across Greece, France, and Spain, with gale-force winds exacerbating fires near Athens, a massive blaze in France's Gironde region displacing 224,000 people, and Spain's fires halting. Climate change was linked to increased fire risk, with 2025 marking Europe's worst fire year on record, burning over 10,000 square kilometers.

Greece has announced temporary cuts to petrol and diesel prices until the end of August as the US-Israeli war on Iran strains household budgets across Europe. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the two main oil refineries have agreed to reduce prices by 10 cents per litre for petrol and 5 cents per litre for diesel.

Greece's opposition leader Alexis Tsipras criticized the government for granting the U.S. open-ended access to military bases, calling it a 'policy of blank checks' that harms national interests. He contrasted Greece's approach with Spain's resistance to U.S. military use of bases and emphasized the need for strategic, mutually beneficial Greek-U.S. relations.

Greece has deepened strategic and defense ties with Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia since 2016, aligning with Israel against Turkey. These partnerships, including joint military exercises and sovereignty agreements, aim to extend Greece's regional influence amid shifting Gulf-Turkey relations.

EU countries are considering establishing migrant return hubs in Rwanda and Uzbekistan for rejected asylum seekers, with over half of EU members pushing for swift action. The plan aims to operationalize the first hubs by 2027, following a new law requiring adherence to human rights standards, and involves investments in Rwanda and Uzbekistan through EU programs.

Greece's ruling New Democracy party is considering an early election in fall 2025 amid declining support due to inflation, EU fund fraud, and a rail disaster. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis insists on holding elections in 2027, but internal discussions suggest a possible September or October vote to prevent opposition unity. Opposition parties like Elas and Pasok are pushing for early elections, with polls showing New Democracy leading but lacking a majority.

Alexis Tsipras is now the main challenger to Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Greek politics. The article notes that Tsipras has moved away from his previous image as a populist, anti-establishment figure and is re-entering the political race.

Greece's government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, announced new relief measures following a stronger-than-expected budget performance, signaling economic resilience and proactive policy adjustments.

The UN's International Maritime Organization warned that imposing tolls on ships through the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent. U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a joint U.S.-Iran toll system for the critical energy choke point, sparking international concern. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned Iran's potential toll plan as unacceptable.

Greece plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting January 2023, citing rising anxiety, sleep disturbances, and addictive platform designs. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the need for EU-wide cooperation despite potential backlash from youth.