Greek Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to transatlantic ties and European defense

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated he has not abandoned the transatlantic relationship despite evolving global dynamics. He acknowledged the U.S. President's past criticisms of European defense spending and highlighted Greece's consistent commitment to exceeding NATO's defense investment targets. Mitsotakis emphasized Europe's need for strategic autonomy and a stronger defense architecture, regardless of U.S. involvement, while advocating for constructive engagement with the U.S.