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Falling Short, Prime Minister?

Published January 6, 2026, 07:20
Falling Short, Prime Minister?

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing criticism for his muted response to Trump's actions in Venezuela and the resulting situation. The author argues that Greece's foreign policy directly impacts the country's future and expresses concern over the lack of a clear condemnation of the violation of international law by Mr. Mitsotakis, in contrast to other EU leaders. Furthermore, the article points to Greece's inaction regarding Turkish provocations in the Aegean Sea and the delay in implementing the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection, due to Turkish objections. The author emphasizes that upholding international law is essential for the security and survival of Greece and Cyprus, and that yielding to Turkey will have serious consequences. It concludes that the protection of international law should not be sacrificed to avoid misunderstandings with more powerful actors.