“Europe is not only threatened by Russia, but also by Turkey because of its constant challenges to its territorial integrity Greece».

This was emphasized by the New Democracy MEP at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg George Autiaspointing out the necessity of equal financial support for the borders of Greece, as with those of the countries of Northern Europe.

He also argued that every year the Greek people spend huge sums to defend the country’s territorial integrity.

The full speech is as follows:

Mr. Commissioner, Philhellenic Mr. Commissioner. K. Halicki, last year in the Committee, the Economic Committee, you rightly raised the issue of covering the European borders from North to South. You know Mr. Serafin, Budget Commissioner, that Greece is directly threatened by Turkey. It’s incredible. On Monday the Turks ask for Lesbos, on Tuesday they ask for Chios, on Wednesday they ask for Samos, on Thursday Kos, on Saturday Rhodes and at the weekend half of the Aegean. Therefore, equal financial coverage of the Northern and Southern borders was established from the side of Greece.
And the Greek borders are also European borders. Know that my country, without deficits and with the sacrifice of the Greek people, gives 5 billion every year for defense expenses, not to attack but to maintain its territorial integrity. Europe, dear Commissioner Serafin and Mr Halicki, is not only threatened by Russia, it is also threatened by Turkey, and we face this danger every day. Thank you very much.