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By 2026, the reduction in public debt is expected to bring it close to 140% of GDP.

Tzitzikostas is vying for Commission's sustainable transport portfolio, which includes vehicles engines, rail and even the ship-building sector

The aid will take the form of a direct grant, which will be disbursed in three installments until 2026

A report on the Union's enlargement will be unveiled next Wednesday, with a draft citing support for a 'positive agenda' with Turkey but in a gradual, proportionate and reversible manner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has introduced a fresh set of hiring rules for the incoming crop of EU commissioners.

The member-states in question now have two months to respond and complete their transposition

The LNG Terminal in Alexandroupolis is expected to begin commercial operations on October 1, 2024.

Henry Foy, the Financial Times’ Brussels Bureau chief, noted to To Vima, Ursula von der Leyen "has managed to assemble a team that, even despite political differences, looks set to dance to her tune."

The Commission proposal suggests banning smoking in open-air spaces including parks, bus stops and playgrounds.

The next round of EU Commissioners will be officially announced by Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday and Greece's Tzitzikostas is expected to be in the list, according to In.gr.

In his letter, the French politician openly accused Ursula von der Leyen of personally requesting that France withdraw his candidacy for the European College of Commissioners

The preliminary assessment said that Greece had fulfilled all the prerequisites for the disbursement of €1 billion in grants as part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)

The tranche is part of the €18.2-billion loan and subsidy package earmarked for Greece from the total 36 billion allocated for Greece

Passengers with babies or others with health issues may be allowed to carry formulas or medication with them though they are required to check with the airport beforehand.

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, 45, is the acting governor of the region of Central Macedonia, while he is a Member of the European Committee of the Regions

The Commission makes recommendations to the Greek government about fighting corruption, protecting the freedom of the press, shedding light on the wiretapping scandal and respecting the rules on consultation

The Commission's preliminary assessment of Greece's request, completed on June 14, 2024, was positive, reflecting Greece's successful implementation of its recovery and resilience plan.

The Commission report, which is expected to be released this week, highlights issues regarding the operation of the justice system, independent authorities, freedom of the press and the wiretapping case

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was nominated as the EU's next foreign affairs chief, while former Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa will serve as Chairman of EU Summits

National Rally president Jordan Bardella, whose party is leading in the polls, said the former should make the decision if it forms a government, and not Macron at this period