Mitsotakis rules out election spending spree but keeps support measures open in Brussels

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out an election-driven spending spree while leaving the door open for further support measures, speaking in Brussels on Friday. He stressed fiscal stability remains a priority despite pressure from the energy crisis. Mitsotakis said support for society will not stop with announced measures, with further interventions possible depending on crisis developments. He noted Greece can aid households unlike countries under excessive deficit procedures, while defending heating oil measures as the best possible. He warned Greece cannot be isolated from international turmoil, and joined 15 other countries in protecting agricultural and cohesion funding in EU budget negotiations. He also took a swipe at opposition leader Nikos Androulakis over migration policies.