Donald Trump: Athens’ estimates of the new term in the White House and the “anchovies”

In a new term in which Greek-American relations will not be disrupted but strengthened, Athens looks forward to. “The bases are solid and strong” states partners of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, expressing confidence that the return of the Republican tycoon to the White House will not affect the strategic relationship of the two countries. CORVERSE Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th President of the United States, rushed to wish him a post on the X platform, in which he points out that Greece is committed to strong cooperation between the two countries and looks forward to working with the US to promote security, stability and common prosperity. The reading of Athens Sources of the government pointed out that in Donald Trump’s first term the bases for the defence cooperation of the two countries had entered, while at the same time Turkey had been excluded from the supply of the F-35s. “The US had demonstrated in practice that they invest in Greece and recognize it a reliable partner and pillar of stability in the region of the Southeast Mediterranean,” the same sources noted. CORVERSE The role of the close relationship between Greece and Israel Diplomatic factors estimate that the US takes very seriously the strategic relationship between Greece and Israel, which, as they say, “upgrades our country towards Turkey”. They also stressed the importance of Greece’s accession. Athens in the 10-year plan to purchase defence equipment, including the acquisition of up to 40 new F-35 fighter aircraft from the US. In any case, Greece, like all of Europe, is vigilant, waiting to see in practice the policy it will implement in its second term. The announcements on EU products cause a headache, as in this case the turbulence in European economies, so in ours, are given. This possibility has already bothered European leaders, with the Greek government considering that the new situation in America is perhaps the opportunity for Europe to discuss more seriously the need for its strategic autonomy. The motion for a resolution on the defence of Europe Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking on the “Table Today” podcast, reiterated his proposal for a uniform defence policy through the creation of a Recovery Fund to fund the needs of the Member States. “We need to see what we have done and think about the next day. Defence, which is a great priority for all of us. There is no way we can finance our increased defence spending only from national budgets,” he said. There is also concern about the removal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and the WHO (World Health Organization).