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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-03-22
CONTENTS
[01] ND's Mitsotakis and British Ambassador Kate Smith discuss relations
post-Brexit
[02] 'Everyone responsible for their own comments,' EC spox says about
Dijsselbloem statement
[01] ND's Mitsotakis and British Ambassador Kate Smith discuss relations
post-Brexit
Main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday had
a meeting with the British Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith. According to
an ND announcement, they discussed Britain's anticipated activation of
article 50, triggering the process for Britain's exit from the Europan
Union, and EU-UK relations in the post-Brexit period. In this context,
they also examined the prospects of bilateral relations between Greece
and Britain.
According to ND sources, the meeting revealed a common desire to maintain
and strengthen bilateral relations, with both sides emphasising the
importance given to bilateral cooperation in the economy, investments,
security, culture and tourism. They also noted an expected surge in the
number of UK tourists arriving in Greece this year.
Mitsotakis used the opportunity to outline his views about the future of
Europe, including his party's standing position that Greece should remain
on the front lines of the European unification project, while there was an
extensive discussion on domestic political and economic developments. The
two sides also agreed to continue exchanging views on the Cyprus issue
and the Western Balkans, as well as developments in the energy sector.
[02] 'Everyone responsible for their own comments,' EC spox says about
Dijsselbloem statement
BRUSSELS (ANA/ M. Aroni) "Everyone is responsible for their own comments
and we do not, as you know, comment on comments," European Commission
spokesman Margaritis Schinas said during the regular press briefing
Wednesday. The spokesman had been asked if European Commission President
Jean-Claude Juncker had any reaction to statements made by Eurogroup
President Jeroen Dijsselbloem regarding southern European countries to
a German newspaper.
"As far as the president is concerned, President Juncker has always
expressed his respect, his sympathy and even his live for Europe's
southern flank," Schinas added.
In remarks during an interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter
Allgemeine Zeitung that many viewed as insulting, Dijsselbloem suggested
that the crisis-stricken countries in Europe's south had spent all their
money on "drinks and women" and then asked for help.
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