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The Greek Current

A "big beautiful" week for Hellenic issues on the Hill?

Over the last decade we’ve gotten used to Congress driving policy on the East Med, yet since President Trump’s inauguration in January, all eyes have been on the executive. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis today to see how Congress - on the heels of passing Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” - is stepping back into the spotlight, introducing key bills on Greece and Cyprus.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Bill proposes 5-year extension of Cyprus arms embargo waiver

Meng, Bilirakis, Titus, And Malliotakis Introduce Legislation To Support The US-Hellenic Relationship

Kimberly Guilfoyle receives nod as US ambassador to Greece

Tripoli asserts claims against Athens

US lawmakers launch bipartisan effort to block Turkey’s return to F-35 program

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