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Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’

French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

France's Macron tells Greek PM Mitsotakis: 'We will be by your side'

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday assured Greek leaders that they would be able to count on the support of France during any regional disputes.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25

Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance

The president of France says the European Union’s ongoing push to bolster its own defensive capabilities isn’t intended to spawn an alternative to the NATO alliance but to answer a long-standing U.S. call for the continent to take charge of its own security

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

Mitsotakis urges swift EU probe into MPs over Greek farm subsidy fraud

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked EU prosecutors to swiftly charge MPs over alleged €23m farm subsidy fraud, as resignations and pressure mount.

Euronews · Apr 6

Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.

Euronews · Apr 3

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of 11 Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Euronews · Apr 1

Tempi train tragedy trial adjourned until April amid chaos in courtroom slammed as too small

Hundreds of people turned up for the trial into the 2023 train collision that left 57 dead, leading to complaints from lawyers that the venue was "insultingly" unsuitable.

Euronews · Mar 23

Trilateral meeting in Paphos: 'Any attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe'

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran.

Euronews · Mar 9

Emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike

French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military support

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9