Former Greek Foreign Minister Addresses Europe’s Strategic Autonomy
"Europe is in transition. Europe has to choose. Is it going to enhance its strategic autonomy? Otherwise, it will not survive," Avramopoulos remarked during a discussion in Istanbul titled "Beyond Tension: Rebuilding the Strategic Balance in the Eastern Mediterranean."
He emphasized that the European Union risks "decay" if it continues on its current trajectory.
"If Europe does not decide to proceed immediately to the completion of the European project by adopting common defense and foreign policy, it will not survive," he added.
Highlighting the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean, Avramopoulos urged countries in the region to "take their destiny into their own hands."
“This historic geography has become a modern theater of competing interests among global and regional actors,” he explained, pointing out that the United States prioritizes NATO cohesion and maritime security, Russia expands its influence through energy and naval capabilities, and China views the area as crucial for supply chains, while the EU aims for energy diversification and stability.
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