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Mitsotakis and Doukas meet to focus on Athens ahead of 2027 European presidency
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Mitsotakis and Doukas meet to focus on Athens ahead of 2027 European presidency

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Athens Mayor Haris Doukas to discuss the city's preparation for the 2027 European presidency.
  • The meeting focused on coordinating state and local government efforts for infrastructure projects and improving daily life in Athens.
  • Both leaders emphasized the need for collaboration to enhance the city's quality of life and showcase its best aspects during the presidency.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Athens Mayor Haris Doukas at the Maximos Mansion to discuss preparations for Greece's upcoming European presidency in the second half of 2027. The meeting also addressed the daily challenges facing the capital city.

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of institutional cooperation, both leaders highlighted the importance of coordination between the state and local government. Their focus was on implementing major infrastructure development projects and improving the daily lives and quality of life for Athens residents.

We will have the opportunity to discuss issues concerning the city's preparation for the European presidency, which begins on July 1, 2027. It is an opportunity to show the city at its best. We will also discuss general issues concerning the Municipality, from current matters like cleanliness to larger developmental challenges.

— Kyriakos MitsotakisGreeting Mayor Doukas and outlining the meeting's agenda.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis welcomed the mayor, stating, "We will have the opportunity to discuss issues concerning the city's preparation for the European presidency, which begins on July 1, 2027. It is an opportunity to show the city at its best." He added that they would also discuss general issues concerning the Municipality, from current matters like cleanliness to larger developmental challenges.

Mayor Doukas expressed his gratitude and emphasized the significance of enhancing the city's infrastructure. "I think we can, in cooperation with the minister, move forward with actions that will have an immediate impact on improving citizens' quality of life," he said. The meeting, also attended by the Minister of Interior Theodoros Livanios, underscored a commitment to collaborative efforts for Athens' development and presentation on the European stage.

I think we can, in cooperation with the minister, move forward with actions that will have an immediate impact on improving citizens' quality of life.

— Haris DoukasResponding to the Prime Minister and emphasizing the need for infrastructure improvements.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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