26.02.2026 20:34
The statement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that the fence on the Turkey border will be expanded to cover the entire border line has sparked debate in the neighboring country. The Greek press has described Mitsotakis's statement as a "pre-election move."
The Greek press interpreted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's statement about expanding the fence along the entire border line at the Evros River in Didymoteicho as a "pre-election move."
COMMON VIEW: TOWARDS THE DOMESTIC PUBLIC
Some news published in Greece included assessments that the plans mentioned by Mitsotakis during his speech at the pre-congress event of the New Democracy Party were related to the upcoming political process.
The reports stated that Mitsotakis emphasized the protection of borders as one of the government's priorities by referring to the migration movements that occurred at the Evros River border in Didymoteicho in 2020. It was noted that the Prime Minister expressed that the plan to expand the fence aims to combat irregular migration and enhance border security, while some comments suggested that the statements contained political messages and were directed towards the domestic public.
WHAT DID MITSOTAKIS SAY?
Mitsotakis, in his remarks on the subject, stated, "In February 2020, when our country faced a hybrid attack, we decided that protecting our borders in every way is an absolute priority. This step marked the beginning of a change in Europe's migration policy. We will continue to expand the fence at the Evros border, and this structure will cover the entire border line."