Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the country’s rule of law against mounting criticism, attributing it to political opponents. He hosted Roberta Metsola, European Parliament president, amid concerns raised by human rights and press freedom organizations. These groups, including Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists, expressed worries to the European Commission about Greece’s treatment of journalists and activists.
The European Parliament passed a resolution highlighting similar concerns earlier this month. Mitsotakis dismissed domestic criticism as attempts to tarnish Greece’s reputation for political gain. He pointed to recent legislative reforms, such as legalizing same-sex marriage, as evidence of progress.
Rule of law issues are gaining attention in EU member states ahead of June elections, with established parties facing challenges from populist rivals. Metsola emphasized the importance of addressing these issues transparently to maintain public trust in EU institutions.
She held discussions at the Greek parliament and engaged with young people to discuss the upcoming elections. Overall, Mitsotakis and Metsola emphasized the need to address concerns about the rule of law without politicizing the issue.
