The result of the second round of parliamentary elections in France The government spokesman was asked to comment. Pavlos Marinakisas part of the regular briefing of political editors on Monday 8 July.

In particular, he stated that the verdict of the citizens in each state is absolutely respected, pointing out that any comparison between Greece and France on a political level is “from a little to very precarious”, as these are two different countries with different electoral systems.

“In any case, we read the developments not only from Europe, but also from all over the world. Given the European landscape, it is of particular value that in our country there is political stability with an elected government that enjoys a comfortable parliamentary majority”, underlined Mr. Marinakis.

“You deal with the forces of the Far Right with your policies – Remember what Melanchon said about Tsipras”

You were even asked about her apparent electoral defeat Marine Le Pencommented that “you deal with the forces of the Far Right with your policies alone”, while adding that “we do not wish to celebrate with another country’s election result, since a new government has not even been formed”.

At the same time, he strongly criticized the opposition voices, stating:

“Those who try to create a narrative through the election results of foreign countries do so because they don’t really have a program of their own. Remember what Mélenchon himself said about SYRIZA and how he characterized Alexis Tsipras.”

“The Prime Minister is in Washington for the NATO Summit – He will raise the issue of compliance with the Prespa Agreement by North Macedonia”

With reference to the Prime Minister’s trip Kyriakou Mitsotakis in Washington in order to participate in NATO Summit that will take place there, the government representative, Pavlos Marinakis, started today’s briefing for political editors.

“This year’s Synod has special symbolism, due to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Alliance. It will also be the first time that the Summit will be held with 32 Allies, after the completion of the enlargement of the Alliance and the accession of Finland and Sweden” said Mr. Marinakis, starting the briefing, emphasizing the issues that will be discussed on the agenda of the Synod.

According to her, the issues that will be discussed at the Summit are “the strengthening of the defense capabilities of the Alliance and the greater contribution from European NATO member states and Canada to the implementation of the commitments for defense investments, the confirmation of the support of of Ukraine, as well as NATO’s cooperation with partners such as the European Union and the IndoPacific 4 – Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea”.

The government representative also explained that with regard to the commitment to defense spending that will reach at least 2% of GDP, “our country is at the core of the allied countries that exceed this percentage” as he typically said, explaining that the prime minister , has jointly tabled with his Polish counterpart a proposal for a European air defense shield to be financed with European funds and to strengthen NATO’s European pillar.

According to what Mr. Marinakis said, the Prime Minister on Tuesday, July 9, at 12.15 noon (America time), is a guest of the Council on Foreign Relations, where he will have a public discussion with Daniel Speckard, former ambassador of the United States in GREECE.

He will still have contacts with members of Congress, while on Tuesday afternoon he will participate in the anniversary events for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Alliance.

On Wednesday, at 11.30 (America time), shortly before the start of the work of the Summit, he will have a public discussion in the framework of the NATO Public Forum with Nadia Sandlow, former Deputy National Security Adviser of the USA.

Finally, on Wednesday night the Prime Minister will sit at the dinner hosted by the President and the First Lady of the USA in honor of the leaders.

After the completion of the work of the NATO Summit in Washington, the Prime Minister goes to New York, where on Friday, July 12, at 11.15, he will have a meeting with the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterres.