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Greece and Cyprus eyeing key roles at the European level

With Ursula von der Leyen securing another term as European Commission President, EU members are now vying for the top positions in the new Commission. In what Politico called a show of his growing political strength, Prime Minister Mitsotakis stressed that Greece must get an important portfolio, one that reflects the country’s economic comeback and strategic position. President Christodoulides is also looking for a heavier post for Cyprus, eyeing the new role in the Commission on the Mediterranean. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis.

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

Greece must get an important role in the Commission, prime minister tells von der Leyen

Cyprus eyes chance to run EU Mediterranean policy 

Ankara eyes offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, minister says

Greece warns Turkey against illegal activities in EEZ established by 2020 deal

Greek lenders and EIB boost mid-caps funding

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