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Mitsotakis: Greater Integration Needed in Energy Market

Published February 12, 2026, 12:32

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, upon his arrival at the informal European Council summit, emphasized the need for greater integration in the European energy market to achieve lower prices for consumers and businesses. He stressed that Europe's competitiveness is inextricably linked to social support and tackling rising prices. According to the Prime Minister, Greece has submitted specific proposals to reduce European bureaucracy and improve the functioning of the Single Market. Strengthening competitiveness is considered essential to support the European social model, invest in defense, and address the climate crisis. The effective functioning of the energy market is a central point of the agenda, aiming to ensure economic and social benefits for European citizens.