EU at a standstill over Ukraine: “No summit without a deal,” Cyprus warns – Belgium holds firm on ‘no’
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Russian assets or joint debt? A marathon EU summit looms amid legal fears, veto threats and deep political rifts.
“With a strong Greek presence and high stakes, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos are heading to Brussels for the EU Energy Council. At the center of discussions: a partial agreement on trans-European energy grids (2028–2034) and the urgent need to strengthen energy security, with exchanges of views with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.”
The election of Greece’s finance minister to the helm of the Eurogroup reshapes influence within the Eurozone and quietly alters the political balance inside New Democracy.
Thursday will decide who takes the Eurogroup presidency, with Greek Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis enjoying Mediterranean backing while his Belgian rival faces behind-the-scenes challenges.
From London to Luxembourg, international markets and European institutions are sending clear signs of confidence in Greece’s accelerated growth, debt reduction, and reform trajectory.
Pierrakakis’ candidacy strengthens Greece’s international profile while opening new prospects for the economy and domestic political balances.