Mitsotakis reviews national agenda after UN Security Council return

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held his traditional weekly review after returning from New York, where he chaired a UN Security Council session on maritime security. He said international diplomacy directly affects the security and future of every Greek family.

On foreign policy, Mitsotakis stressed that the illegal Turkey-Libya memorandum cannot erase the rights of Greek islands. He said Greece defends its interests based on international law, strong deterrent capability and alliances, while keeping the door to dialogue open.

“The memorandum cannot erase the rights of our islands.”

Domestically, the prime minister presented government initiatives covering fuels, farmers, housing, the environment and defence. He highlighted the extension of the fuel subsidy until 15 November, with heating oil subsidised by 20 cents per litre, diesel by 15 cents and petrol by 10 cents.

Mitsotakis also announced the return of more than 323 million euros from 141 unimplemented investment plans under the 2016 Development Law, following checks on a total of 572 plans.

The new Housing Renewal programme provides subsidies of 70 to 95 percent, with a maximum amount of 36,000 euros and an additional grant of up to 2,500 euros for support services. The first phase concerns closed properties, and applications will be accepted until 11 January 2027.

Farmers can now buy heating oil directly from the pump at a lower price through a digital coupon on the myDiesel application, with a benefit of 50.84 cents per litre. Mitsotakis also mentioned the political agreement on the new Common Agricultural Policy and said negotiations on available funds continue.

Defence was reinforced with the upgrade of the second FDI frigate, Nearchos, as part of strengthening Greece's deterrent capability.