Greek minister: We want a more united Europe

The goal of the EU should be to better serve its citizens and empower the union in a changing world, focusing on people and environment”, he said.

We want a more united EU, which is more democratic and with more social justice. An EU that is stronger in the world and cares for its citizens. This EU should be based on the principles of assistance, guaranteeing democratic participation of states, regions and especially citizens, as well as overcoming the contrast within it, between South and North, East and West, rich and poor areas. An EU that struggles with transparency and corruption, aimed at improving the policies of daily life for its citizens and providing prospects, positive aspirations and a vision, especially for new generations”, the Greek minister stressed, broadcast Als M.

In this discussion about Europe's future, she spoke of the reasons for EU crises and its problems, of the need for more democracy within its institutions.

It raised fundamental questions and concerns about its internal functioning and its relations with states that are part of the perspective of enlargement, as well as the EU's role in the world, its international strategy, its foreign policy and defence policy.