Greece entered the European Economic Community on 1 January 1981.

Greece is a member of the eurozone since 1 January 2001 and of the Schengen area since 1 January 2000. Greece is a parliamentary republic with a head of government&nbsp; who has the most political power, and the head of state whose duties are largely ceremonial.

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EU - Greece - 8th parliamentary term

Greece’s economy returned to growth in 2017, expanding by 1.4%, driven by a surge in investment and accumulation in inventories, on the back of improving economic sentiment.

According to the Spring 2018 Commission (COM) forecast, real GDP growth is to accelerate to 1.8% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019.

The Eurogroup of 22 June 2018 stated that the Greek authorities have completed all the agreed prior actions of the final review of the ESM (European Semester Spring) programme.

The Eurogroup has agreed on a debt relief package to safeguard Greece’s debt sustainability, expressed in terms of Gross Financing Needs.

Economic situation in Greece

Alexis Tsipras, Greek Prime Minister, is the ninth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Tuesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

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	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister

EP President meets with Mr. Nikitas Kaklamanis, President of the Hellenic Parliament and H.E. Mr. Konstantinos Tasoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic. She then participates in the Inauguration of the Europa Experience in Athens. She then meets with Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and give a joint press conference. Then she participates in the Townhall Discussion: “Empowring the new generation of Europeans” with Greek PM Mitsotakis.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece)

EP President Roberta Metsola, meets with Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and they speak to the press. She meets with Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic and Mr Constantine Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Parliament. She delivers the keynote speech "The EU ahead of the European Elections" at the Hellenic Parliament and holds a Town Hall Discussion with young people, at the Athens Conservatory.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece)

EP Plenary Session - Situation of the rule of law in Greece, following the Court decision on Predator spyware

EP Plenary Session - Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Empowering the new generation of Europeans with the participation of Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister

EP Plenary session - Two years since the devastating Tempi rail accident

EP Plenary session - State of play and follow-up two years after the PEGA recommendations and the illegal use of spyware

PETI Hearing on Greek train crash of February 2023 - ‘ Group of persons affected by the train accident at Tempi, Greece '

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Townhall Discussion with Young People

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Speech at the Plenary Hall of the Hellenic Parliament

Closing statements of the debate by Closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, on the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean.

Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs debate debate the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean.

Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: MEPs debate

Opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Managementon on the debate on the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Extreme weather events in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality

This news items shows extracts from the Townhall discussion with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament and Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister, at the National Gallery in Athens (Greece).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - "Empowering the new generation of Europeans" with the participation of Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister: extracts from the Townhall discussion

In the framework of her official visit to Athens, EP President Roberta METSOLA holds a press conference with Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister

This news item shows extracts from the arrival of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, at the Maximus Mansion, her meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS and extracts from their press conference.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Meeting with Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister: extracts from the arrival, meeting and press conference

This News item shows extracts from the speeches and ceremony of inauguration of the Europa Experience in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Inauguration of the Europa Experience in presence of Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS: extracts from the speeches and ceremony

This News item shows the arrival of EP President Roberta METSOLA at the Presidential Palace, and her meeting with Konstantinos TASOULAS, President of Greece.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece) - Meeting with Konstantinos TASOULAS, President of Greece: extracts from the arrival and meeting

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